Finding the Third Proportional to 463,000 and 938,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,000 and 938,870 is: 1,903,837.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,000 : 938,870 = 938,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,000/938,870 = 938,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,000x = 938,870 × 938,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,000x = 881,476,876,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 881,476,876,900/463,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,903,837.75
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