Finding the Third Proportional to 476,974 and 1,010,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,974 and 1,010,791 is: 2,142,042.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,974 : 1,010,791 = 1,010,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,974/1,010,791 = 1,010,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,974x = 1,010,791 × 1,010,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,974x = 1,021,698,445,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,698,445,681/476,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,142,042.22
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