Finding the Third Proportional to 477,845 and 1,026,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,845 and 1,026,529 is: 2,205,237.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,845 : 1,026,529 = 1,026,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,845/1,026,529 = 1,026,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,845x = 1,026,529 × 1,026,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,845x = 1,053,761,787,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,053,761,787,841/477,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,237.66
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