Finding the Third Proportional to 451,118 and 939,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,118 and 939,555 is: 1,956,835.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,118 : 939,555 = 939,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,118/939,555 = 939,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,118x = 939,555 × 939,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,118x = 882,763,598,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,763,598,025/451,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956,835.24
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