Finding the Third Proportional to 451,827 and 941,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,827 and 941,109 is: 1,960,232.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,827 : 941,109 = 941,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,827/941,109 = 941,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,827x = 941,109 × 941,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,827x = 885,686,149,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,686,149,881/451,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,960,232.90
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