Finding the Third Proportional to 458,158 and 986,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,158 and 986,227 is: 2,122,943.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,158 : 986,227 = 986,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,158/986,227 = 986,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,158x = 986,227 × 986,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,158x = 972,643,695,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,643,695,529/458,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,122,943.82
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