Finding the Third Proportional to 448,824 and 982,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,824 and 982,104 is: 2,149,012.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,824 : 982,104 = 982,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,824/982,104 = 982,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,824x = 982,104 × 982,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,824x = 964,528,266,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,528,266,816/448,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,149,012.23
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