Finding the Third Proportional to 477,840 and 1,026,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,840 and 1,026,519 is: 2,205,217.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,840 : 1,026,519 = 1,026,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,840/1,026,519 = 1,026,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,840x = 1,026,519 × 1,026,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,840x = 1,053,741,257,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,053,741,257,361/477,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,217.77
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