Finding the Third Proportional to 449,462 and 962,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,462 and 962,892 is: 2,062,824.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,462 : 962,892 = 962,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,462/962,892 = 962,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,462x = 962,892 × 962,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,462x = 927,161,003,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,161,003,664/449,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,062,824.01
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