Finding the Third Proportional to 478,347 and 1,015,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,347 and 1,015,002 is: 2,153,727.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,347 : 1,015,002 = 1,015,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,347/1,015,002 = 1,015,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,347x = 1,015,002 × 1,015,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,347x = 1,030,229,060,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,229,060,004/478,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,153,727.44
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