Finding the Third Proportional to 446,845 and 973,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,845 and 973,981 is: 2,122,971.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,845 : 973,981 = 973,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,845/973,981 = 973,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,845x = 973,981 × 973,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,845x = 948,638,988,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,638,988,361/446,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,122,971.03
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