Finding the Third Proportional to 452,218 and 983,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,218 and 983,168 is: 2,137,507.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,218 : 983,168 = 983,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,218/983,168 = 983,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,218x = 983,168 × 983,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,218x = 966,619,316,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,619,316,224/452,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,137,507.39
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