Finding the Third Proportional to 476,390 and 1,021,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,390 and 1,021,853 is: 2,191,867.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,390 : 1,021,853 = 1,021,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,390/1,021,853 = 1,021,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,390x = 1,021,853 × 1,021,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,390x = 1,044,183,553,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,044,183,553,609/476,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,191,867.07
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