Finding the Third Proportional to 476,663.48 and 986,319.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,663.48 and 986,319.91 is: 2,040,909.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,663.48 : 986,319.91 = 986,319.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,663.48/986,319.91 = 986,319.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,663.48x = 986,319.91 × 986,319.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,663.48x = 972,826,972,876.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,826,972,876.26/476,663.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,040,909.37
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