Finding the Third Proportional to 460,196 and 985,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,196 and 985,968 is: 2,112,432.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,196 : 985,968 = 985,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,196/985,968 = 985,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,196x = 985,968 × 985,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,196x = 972,132,897,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,132,897,024/460,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,112,432.30
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