Finding the Third Proportional to 422,050 and 996,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,050 and 996,301 is: 2,351,891.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,050 : 996,301 = 996,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,050/996,301 = 996,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,050x = 996,301 × 996,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,050x = 992,615,682,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 992,615,682,601/422,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,351,891.20
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