Finding the Third Proportional to 446,462 and 936,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,462 and 936,516 is: 1,964,472.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,462 : 936,516 = 936,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,462/936,516 = 936,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,462x = 936,516 × 936,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,462x = 877,062,218,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,062,218,256/446,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,964,472.27
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