Finding the Third Proportional to 452,670 and 983,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,670 and 983,216 is: 2,135,581.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,670 : 983,216 = 983,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,670/983,216 = 983,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,670x = 983,216 × 983,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,670x = 966,713,702,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,713,702,656/452,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,135,581.56
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