Finding the Third Proportional to 466,617 and 962,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,617 and 962,676 is: 1,986,093.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,617 : 962,676 = 962,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,617/962,676 = 962,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,617x = 962,676 × 962,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,617x = 926,745,080,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 926,745,080,976/466,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,986,093.69
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