Finding the Third Proportional to 464,576 and 984,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,576 and 984,975 is: 2,088,303.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,576 : 984,975 = 984,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,576/984,975 = 984,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,576x = 984,975 × 984,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,576x = 970,175,750,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 970,175,750,625/464,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,088,303.64
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