Finding the Third Proportional to 451,616 and 965,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,616 and 965,504 is: 2,064,138.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,616 : 965,504 = 965,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,616/965,504 = 965,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,616x = 965,504 × 965,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,616x = 932,197,974,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 932,197,974,016/451,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,064,138.50
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