Finding the Third Proportional to 452,676 and 983,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,676 and 983,226 is: 2,135,596.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,676 : 983,226 = 983,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,676/983,226 = 983,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,676x = 983,226 × 983,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,676x = 966,733,367,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,733,367,076/452,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,135,596.69
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