Finding the Third Proportional to 475,370 and 1,036,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,370 and 1,036,036 is: 2,257,968.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,370 : 1,036,036 = 1,036,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,370/1,036,036 = 1,036,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,370x = 1,036,036 × 1,036,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,370x = 1,073,370,593,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,370,593,296/475,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,257,968.73
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