Finding the Third Proportional to 456,472 and 976,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,472 and 976,263 is: 2,087,947.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,472 : 976,263 = 976,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,472/976,263 = 976,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,472x = 976,263 × 976,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,472x = 953,089,445,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 953,089,445,169/456,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,087,947.22
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