Finding the Third Proportional to 450,975 and 971,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,975 and 971,718 is: 2,093,765.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,975 : 971,718 = 971,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,975/971,718 = 971,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,975x = 971,718 × 971,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,975x = 944,235,871,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,235,871,524/450,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,093,765.44
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