Finding the Third Proportional to 454,582 and 957,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,582 and 957,089 is: 2,015,080.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,582 : 957,089 = 957,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,582/957,089 = 957,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,582x = 957,089 × 957,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,582x = 916,019,353,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,019,353,921/454,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,015,080.57
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