Finding the Third Proportional to 429,477 and 970,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,477 and 970,308 is: 2,192,195.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,477 : 970,308 = 970,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,477/970,308 = 970,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,477x = 970,308 × 970,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,477x = 941,497,614,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,497,614,864/429,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,192,195.66
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