Finding the Third Proportional to 460,170 and 942,646.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,170 and 942,646.50 is: 1,930,987.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,170 : 942,646.50 = 942,646.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,170/942,646.50 = 942,646.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,170x = 942,646.50 × 942,646.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,170x = 888,582,423,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,582,423,962.25/460,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,987.30
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