Finding the Third Proportional to 475,344 and 1,032,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,344 and 1,032,656 is: 2,243,382.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,344 : 1,032,656 = 1,032,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,344/1,032,656 = 1,032,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,344x = 1,032,656 × 1,032,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,344x = 1,066,378,414,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,066,378,414,336/475,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,243,382.51
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