Finding the Third Proportional to 454,810 and 985,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,810 and 985,306 is: 2,134,579.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,810 : 985,306 = 985,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,810/985,306 = 985,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,810x = 985,306 × 985,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,810x = 970,827,913,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 970,827,913,636/454,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,134,579.08
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