Finding the Third Proportional to 453,600 and 976,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,600 and 976,536 is: 2,102,342.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,600 : 976,536 = 976,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,600/976,536 = 976,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,600x = 976,536 × 976,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,600x = 953,622,559,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 953,622,559,296/453,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,102,342.50
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