Finding the Third Proportional to 446,282 and 965,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,282 and 965,080 is: 2,086,975.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,282 : 965,080 = 965,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,282/965,080 = 965,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,282x = 965,080 × 965,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,282x = 931,379,406,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 931,379,406,400/446,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,086,975.07
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