Finding the Third Proportional to 454,398 and 955,801.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,398 and 955,801.50 is: 2,010,476.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,398 : 955,801.50 = 955,801.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,398/955,801.50 = 955,801.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,398x = 955,801.50 × 955,801.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,398x = 913,556,507,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,556,507,402.25/454,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,010,476.51
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