Finding the Third Proportional to 463,676 and 977,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,676 and 977,166 is: 2,059,311.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,676 : 977,166 = 977,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,676/977,166 = 977,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,676x = 977,166 × 977,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,676x = 954,853,391,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 954,853,391,556/463,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,059,311.66
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