Finding the Third Proportional to 450,084 and 960,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,084 and 960,432 is: 2,049,461.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,084 : 960,432 = 960,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,084/960,432 = 960,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,084x = 960,432 × 960,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,084x = 922,429,626,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,429,626,624/450,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,049,461.05
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