Finding the Third Proportional to 448,848 and 983,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,848 and 983,529 is: 2,155,137.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,848 : 983,529 = 983,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,848/983,529 = 983,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,848x = 983,529 × 983,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,848x = 967,329,293,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,329,293,841/448,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,155,137.81
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