Finding the Third Proportional to 447,957 and 974,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,957 and 974,646 is: 2,120,593.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,957 : 974,646 = 974,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,957/974,646 = 974,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,957x = 974,646 × 974,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,957x = 949,934,825,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 949,934,825,316/447,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,120,593.77
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