Finding the Third Proportional to 476,293 and 1,027,369.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,293 and 1,027,369.50 is: 2,216,047.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,293 : 1,027,369.50 = 1,027,369.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,293/1,027,369.50 = 1,027,369.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,293x = 1,027,369.50 × 1,027,369.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,293x = 1,055,488,089,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,055,488,089,530.25/476,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,216,047.87
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