Finding the Third Proportional to 451,618 and 973,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,618 and 973,735 is: 2,099,473.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,618 : 973,735 = 973,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,618/973,735 = 973,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,618x = 973,735 × 973,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,618x = 948,159,850,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,159,850,225/451,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,099,473.12
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