Finding the Third Proportional to 471,560 and 964,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 471,560 and 964,908 is: 1,974,398.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,560 : 964,908 = 964,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,560/964,908 = 964,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,560x = 964,908 × 964,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,560x = 931,047,448,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 931,047,448,464/471,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,974,398.69
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