Finding the Third Proportional to 456,449 and 926,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,449 and 926,722 is: 1,881,510.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,449 : 926,722 = 926,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,449/926,722 = 926,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,449x = 926,722 × 926,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,449x = 858,813,665,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,813,665,284/456,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,510.67
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