Finding the Third Proportional to 464,976 and 985,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,976 and 985,756 is: 2,089,817.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,976 : 985,756 = 985,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,976/985,756 = 985,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,976x = 985,756 × 985,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,976x = 971,714,891,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,714,891,536/464,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,089,817.31
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