Finding the Third Proportional to 476,934 and 1,010,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,934 and 1,010,730 is: 2,141,963.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,934 : 1,010,730 = 1,010,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,934/1,010,730 = 1,010,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,934x = 1,010,730 × 1,010,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,934x = 1,021,575,132,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,575,132,900/476,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,141,963.32
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