Finding the Third Proportional to 464,043 and 982,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,043 and 982,995 is: 2,082,305.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,043 : 982,995 = 982,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,043/982,995 = 982,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,043x = 982,995 × 982,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,043x = 966,279,170,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,279,170,025/464,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,305.24
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