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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,861 and 1,030,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,861 and 1,030,130 is: 2,229,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,861 : 1,030,130 = 1,030,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,861/1,030,130 = 1,030,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,861x = 1,030,130 × 1,030,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,861x = 1,061,167,816,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,167,816,900/475,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229,995.35

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