Finding the Third Proportional to 476,509.50 and 1,046,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,509.50 and 1,046,331 is: 2,297,558.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,509.50 : 1,046,331 = 1,046,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,509.50/1,046,331 = 1,046,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,509.50x = 1,046,331 × 1,046,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,509.50x = 1,094,808,561,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,094,808,561,561/476,509.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,297,558.73
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