Finding the Third Proportional to 451,624 and 973,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,624 and 973,746 is: 2,099,492.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,624 : 973,746 = 973,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,624/973,746 = 973,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,624x = 973,746 × 973,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,624x = 948,181,272,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,181,272,516/451,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,099,492.66
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