Finding the Third Proportional to 469,371 and 963,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,371 and 963,623 is: 1,978,326.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,371 : 963,623 = 963,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,371/963,623 = 963,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,371x = 963,623 × 963,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,371x = 928,569,286,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 928,569,286,129/469,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,978,326.92
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