Finding the Third Proportional to 457,294 and 984,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,294 and 984,824 is: 2,120,907.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,294 : 984,824 = 984,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,294/984,824 = 984,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,294x = 984,824 × 984,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,294x = 969,878,310,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,878,310,976/457,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,120,907.58
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