Finding the Third Proportional to 455,722 and 981,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,722 and 981,566 is: 2,114,165.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,722 : 981,566 = 981,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,722/981,566 = 981,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,722x = 981,566 × 981,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,722x = 963,471,812,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,471,812,356/455,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,114,165.68
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