Finding the Third Proportional to 471,204 and 982,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 471,204 and 982,152 is: 2,047,144.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,204 : 982,152 = 982,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,204/982,152 = 982,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,204x = 982,152 × 982,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,204x = 964,622,551,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,622,551,104/471,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,047,144.23
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