Finding the Third Proportional to 460,889 and 953,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,889 and 953,746 is: 1,973,645.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,889 : 953,746 = 953,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,889/953,746 = 953,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,889x = 953,746 × 953,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,889x = 909,631,432,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,631,432,516/460,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,973,645.35
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