Finding the Third Proportional to 477,242 and 1,029,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,242 and 1,029,244 is: 2,219,719.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,242 : 1,029,244 = 1,029,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,242/1,029,244 = 1,029,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,242x = 1,029,244 × 1,029,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,242x = 1,059,343,211,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,343,211,536/477,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,219,719.16
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