Finding the Third Proportional to 464,403 and 948,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,403 and 948,480 is: 1,937,141.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,403 : 948,480 = 948,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,403/948,480 = 948,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,403x = 948,480 × 948,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,403x = 899,614,310,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,614,310,400/464,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,937,141.47
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