Finding the Third Proportional to 465,432 and 960,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,432 and 960,753 is: 1,983,203.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,432 : 960,753 = 960,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,432/960,753 = 960,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,432x = 960,753 × 960,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,432x = 923,046,327,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923,046,327,009/465,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,983,203.40
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