Finding the Third Proportional to 446,690 and 972,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,690 and 972,112 is: 2,115,565.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,690 : 972,112 = 972,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,690/972,112 = 972,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,690x = 972,112 × 972,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,690x = 945,001,740,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,001,740,544/446,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,565.02
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