Finding the Third Proportional to 445,924 and 976,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,924 and 976,430 is: 2,138,067.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,924 : 976,430 = 976,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,924/976,430 = 976,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,924x = 976,430 × 976,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,924x = 953,415,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 953,415,544,900/445,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,138,067.35
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