Finding the Third Proportional to 455,892 and 1,055,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,892 and 1,055,307 is: 2,442,843.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,892 : 1,055,307 = 1,055,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,892/1,055,307 = 1,055,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,892x = 1,055,307 × 1,055,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,892x = 1,113,672,864,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,113,672,864,249/455,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,442,843.62
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