Finding the Third Proportional to 454,082 and 973,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,082 and 973,363 is: 2,086,485.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,082 : 973,363 = 973,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,082/973,363 = 973,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,082x = 973,363 × 973,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,082x = 947,435,529,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 947,435,529,769/454,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,086,485.55
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