Finding the Third Proportional to 447,509 and 978,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,509 and 978,306 is: 2,138,689.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,509 : 978,306 = 978,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,509/978,306 = 978,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,509x = 978,306 × 978,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,509x = 957,082,629,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 957,082,629,636/447,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,138,689.12
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