Finding the Third Proportional to 446,670 and 972,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,670 and 972,076 is: 2,115,503.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,670 : 972,076 = 972,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,670/972,076 = 972,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,670x = 972,076 × 972,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,670x = 944,931,749,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,931,749,776/446,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,503.06
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