Finding the Third Proportional to 464,914 and 982,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,914 and 982,052 is: 2,074,418.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,914 : 982,052 = 982,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,914/982,052 = 982,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,914x = 982,052 × 982,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,914x = 964,426,130,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,426,130,704/464,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,418.35
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