Finding the Third Proportional to 451,908 and 963,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,908 and 963,864 is: 2,055,802.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,908 : 963,864 = 963,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,908/963,864 = 963,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,908x = 963,864 × 963,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,908x = 929,033,810,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 929,033,810,496/451,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,055,802.97
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