Finding the Third Proportional to 447,824 and 973,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,824 and 973,536 is: 2,116,394.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,824 : 973,536 = 973,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,824/973,536 = 973,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,824x = 973,536 × 973,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,824x = 947,772,343,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 947,772,343,296/447,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,116,394.71
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