Finding the Third Proportional to 462,507 and 937,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,507 and 937,773 is: 1,901,415.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,507 : 937,773 = 937,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,507/937,773 = 937,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,507x = 937,773 × 937,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,507x = 879,418,199,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 879,418,199,529/462,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,901,415.98
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