Finding the Third Proportional to 445,148 and 986,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,148 and 986,361 is: 2,185,583.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,148 : 986,361 = 986,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,148/986,361 = 986,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,148x = 986,361 × 986,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,148x = 972,908,022,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,908,022,321/445,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,185,583.27
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