Finding the Third Proportional to 454,194 and 955,435.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,194 and 955,435.50 is: 2,009,839.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,194 : 955,435.50 = 955,435.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,194/955,435.50 = 955,435.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,194x = 955,435.50 × 955,435.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,194x = 912,856,994,660.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 912,856,994,660.25/454,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,009,839.40
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