Finding the Third Proportional to 476,462 and 1,047,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,462 and 1,047,382 is: 2,302,406.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,462 : 1,047,382 = 1,047,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,462/1,047,382 = 1,047,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,462x = 1,047,382 × 1,047,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,462x = 1,097,009,053,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,097,009,053,924/476,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,302,406.18
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