Finding the Third Proportional to 452,200 and 982,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,200 and 982,160 is: 2,133,211.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,200 : 982,160 = 982,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,200/982,160 = 982,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,200x = 982,160 × 982,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,200x = 964,638,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,638,265,600/452,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133,211.56
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