Finding the Third Proportional to 452,252 and 983,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,252 and 983,110 is: 2,137,094.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,252 : 983,110 = 983,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,252/983,110 = 983,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,252x = 983,110 × 983,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,252x = 966,505,272,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,505,272,100/452,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,137,094.52
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