Finding the Third Proportional to 477,388 and 1,029,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,388 and 1,029,506 is: 2,220,170.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,388 : 1,029,506 = 1,029,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,388/1,029,506 = 1,029,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,388x = 1,029,506 × 1,029,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,388x = 1,059,882,604,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,882,604,036/477,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,220,170.18
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