Finding the Third Proportional to 450,216 and 983,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,216 and 983,376 is: 2,147,920.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,216 : 983,376 = 983,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,216/983,376 = 983,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,216x = 983,376 × 983,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,216x = 967,028,357,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,028,357,376/450,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,147,920.90
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