Finding the Third Proportional to 451,848 and 963,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,848 and 963,744 is: 2,055,564.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,848 : 963,744 = 963,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,848/963,744 = 963,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,848x = 963,744 × 963,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,848x = 928,802,497,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 928,802,497,536/451,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,055,564.03
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