Finding the Third Proportional to 450,695 and 913,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,695 and 913,835 is: 1,852,903.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,695 : 913,835 = 913,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,695/913,835 = 913,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,695x = 913,835 × 913,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,695x = 835,094,407,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 835,094,407,225/450,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,903.64
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