Finding the Third Proportional to 459,704.25 and 974,697.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,704.25 and 974,697.75 is: 2,066,623.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,704.25 : 974,697.75 = 974,697.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,704.25/974,697.75 = 974,697.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,704.25x = 974,697.75 × 974,697.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,704.25x = 950,035,703,855.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 950,035,703,855.06/459,704.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,623.71
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