Finding the Third Proportional to 477,228 and 1,029,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,228 and 1,029,180 is: 2,219,508.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,228 : 1,029,180 = 1,029,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,228/1,029,180 = 1,029,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,228x = 1,029,180 × 1,029,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,228x = 1,059,211,472,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,211,472,400/477,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,219,508.23
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