Finding the Third Proportional to 477,663 and 1,007,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,663 and 1,007,166 is: 2,123,638.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,663 : 1,007,166 = 1,007,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,663/1,007,166 = 1,007,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,663x = 1,007,166 × 1,007,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,663x = 1,014,383,351,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,014,383,351,556/477,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,123,638.11
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