Finding the Third Proportional to 454,232 and 955,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,232 and 955,546 is: 2,010,136.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,232 : 955,546 = 955,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,232/955,546 = 955,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,232x = 955,546 × 955,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,232x = 913,068,158,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,068,158,116/454,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,010,136.14
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