Finding the Third Proportional to 450,102 and 977,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,102 and 977,480 is: 2,122,779.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,102 : 977,480 = 977,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,102/977,480 = 977,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,102x = 977,480 × 977,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,102x = 955,467,150,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 955,467,150,400/450,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,122,779.17
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