Finding the Third Proportional to 454,578 and 957,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,578 and 957,081 is: 2,015,064.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,578 : 957,081 = 957,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,578/957,081 = 957,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,578x = 957,081 × 957,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,578x = 916,004,040,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,004,040,561/454,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,015,064.61
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