Finding the Third Proportional to 448,762 and 960,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,762 and 960,583 is: 2,056,144.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,762 : 960,583 = 960,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,762/960,583 = 960,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,762x = 960,583 × 960,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,762x = 922,719,699,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,719,699,889/448,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,056,144.91
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