Finding the Third Proportional to 460,835 and 953,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,835 and 953,641 is: 1,973,442.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,835 : 953,641 = 953,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,835/953,641 = 953,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,835x = 953,641 × 953,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,835x = 909,431,156,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,431,156,881/460,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,973,442.03
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