Finding the Third Proportional to 484,734 and 992,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,734 and 992,973 is: 2,034,095.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,734 : 992,973 = 992,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,734/992,973 = 992,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,734x = 992,973 × 992,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,734x = 985,995,378,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 985,995,378,729/484,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,095.77
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