Finding the Third Proportional to 475,982 and 1,001,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,982 and 1,001,050 is: 2,105,334.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,982 : 1,001,050 = 1,001,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,982/1,001,050 = 1,001,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,982x = 1,001,050 × 1,001,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,982x = 1,002,101,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,002,101,102,500/475,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,105,334.03
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