Finding the Third Proportional to 452,696 and 983,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,696 and 983,272 is: 2,135,702.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,696 : 983,272 = 983,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,696/983,272 = 983,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,696x = 983,272 × 983,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,696x = 966,823,825,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,823,825,984/452,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,135,702.16
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