Finding the Third Proportional to 464,042 and 983,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,042 and 983,000 is: 2,082,330.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,042 : 983,000 = 983,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,042/983,000 = 983,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,042x = 983,000 × 983,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,042x = 966,289,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,289,000,000/464,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,330.91
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