Finding the Third Proportional to 478,383 and 1,015,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,383 and 1,015,074 is: 2,153,870.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,383 : 1,015,074 = 1,015,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,383/1,015,074 = 1,015,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,383x = 1,015,074 × 1,015,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,383x = 1,030,375,225,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,375,225,476/478,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,153,870.91
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