Finding the Third Proportional to 451,914 and 963,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,914 and 963,876 is: 2,055,826.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,914 : 963,876 = 963,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,914/963,876 = 963,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,914x = 963,876 × 963,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,914x = 929,056,943,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 929,056,943,376/451,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,055,826.87
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