Finding the Third Proportional to 468,630 and 970,489.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,630 and 970,489.13 is: 2,009,792.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,630 : 970,489.13 = 970,489.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,630/970,489.13 = 970,489.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,630x = 970,489.13 × 970,489.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,630x = 941,849,141,743.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,849,141,743.27/468,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,009,792.68
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