Finding the Third Proportional to 454,646 and 957,216.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,646 and 957,216.50 is: 2,015,333.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,646 : 957,216.50 = 957,216.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,646/957,216.50 = 957,216.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,646x = 957,216.50 × 957,216.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,646x = 916,263,427,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,263,427,872.25/454,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,015,333.75
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