Finding the Third Proportional to 476,932 and 1,010,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,932 and 1,010,708 is: 2,141,879.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,932 : 1,010,708 = 1,010,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,932/1,010,708 = 1,010,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,932x = 1,010,708 × 1,010,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,932x = 1,021,530,661,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,530,661,264/476,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,141,879.05
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