Finding the Third Proportional to 464,971 and 985,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,971 and 985,748 is: 2,089,805.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,971 : 985,748 = 985,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,971/985,748 = 985,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,971x = 985,748 × 985,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,971x = 971,699,119,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,699,119,504/464,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,089,805.86
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