Finding the Third Proportional to 447,634 and 966,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,634 and 966,760 is: 2,087,922.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,634 : 966,760 = 966,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,634/966,760 = 966,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,634x = 966,760 × 966,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,634x = 934,624,897,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 934,624,897,600/447,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,087,922.05
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