Finding the Third Proportional to 448,671 and 976,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,671 and 976,075 is: 2,123,432.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,671 : 976,075 = 976,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,671/976,075 = 976,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,671x = 976,075 × 976,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,671x = 952,722,405,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 952,722,405,625/448,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,123,432.10
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