Finding the Third Proportional to 448,248 and 971,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,248 and 971,160 is: 2,104,084.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,248 : 971,160 = 971,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,248/971,160 = 971,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,248x = 971,160 × 971,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,248x = 943,151,745,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,151,745,600/448,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,104,084.67
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