Finding the Third Proportional to 464,970 and 985,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,970 and 985,738 is: 2,089,767.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,970 : 985,738 = 985,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,970/985,738 = 985,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,970x = 985,738 × 985,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,970x = 971,679,404,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,679,404,644/464,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,089,767.95
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