Finding the Third Proportional to 454,176 and 955,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,176 and 955,403 is: 2,009,782.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,176 : 955,403 = 955,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,176/955,403 = 955,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,176x = 955,403 × 955,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,176x = 912,794,892,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 912,794,892,409/454,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,009,782.31
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