Finding the Third Proportional to 446,472 and 981,836.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,472 and 981,836.44 is: 2,159,156.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,472 : 981,836.44 = 981,836.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,472/981,836.44 = 981,836.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,472x = 981,836.44 × 981,836.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,472x = 964,002,790,002.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,002,790,002.69/446,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,159,156.21
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