Finding the Third Proportional to 453,460 and 989,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,460 and 989,813 is: 2,160,564.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,460 : 989,813 = 989,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,460/989,813 = 989,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,460x = 989,813 × 989,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,460x = 979,729,774,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 979,729,774,969/453,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,160,564.93
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