Finding the Third Proportional to 451,318 and 980,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,318 and 980,324 is: 2,129,396.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,318 : 980,324 = 980,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,318/980,324 = 980,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,318x = 980,324 × 980,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,318x = 961,035,144,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 961,035,144,976/451,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,129,396.89
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