Finding the Third Proportional to 452,871 and 969,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,871 and 969,165 is: 2,074,058.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,871 : 969,165 = 969,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,871/969,165 = 969,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,871x = 969,165 × 969,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,871x = 939,280,797,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 939,280,797,225/452,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,058.17
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