Finding the Third Proportional to 477,212 and 1,029,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,212 and 1,029,148 is: 2,219,444.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,212 : 1,029,148 = 1,029,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,212/1,029,148 = 1,029,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,212x = 1,029,148 × 1,029,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,212x = 1,059,145,605,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,145,605,904/477,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,219,444.62
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