Finding the Third Proportional to 454,649 and 957,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,649 and 957,223 is: 2,015,347.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,649 : 957,223 = 957,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,649/957,223 = 957,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,649x = 957,223 × 957,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,649x = 916,275,871,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,275,871,729/454,649 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,015,347.82
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