Finding the Third Proportional to 476,956 and 1,010,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,956 and 1,010,774 is: 2,142,051.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,956 : 1,010,774 = 1,010,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,956/1,010,774 = 1,010,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,956x = 1,010,774 × 1,010,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,956x = 1,021,664,079,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,664,079,076/476,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,142,051.00
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