Finding the Third Proportional to 475,971.19 and 1,018,366.17
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,971.19 and 1,018,366.17 is: 2,178,849.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,971.19 : 1,018,366.17 = 1,018,366.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,971.19/1,018,366.17 = 1,018,366.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,971.19x = 1,018,366.17 × 1,018,366.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,971.19x = 1,037,069,660,019.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,037,069,660,019.34/475,971.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,849.66
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