Finding the Third Proportional to 476,969 and 1,036,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,969 and 1,036,767 is: 2,253,575.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,969 : 1,036,767 = 1,036,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,969/1,036,767 = 1,036,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,969x = 1,036,767 × 1,036,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,969x = 1,074,885,812,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,885,812,289/476,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,253,575.83
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