Finding the Third Proportional to 458,912 and 984,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,912 and 984,250 is: 2,110,966.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,912 : 984,250 = 984,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,912/984,250 = 984,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,912x = 984,250 × 984,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,912x = 968,748,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 968,748,062,500/458,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,110,966.94
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