Finding the Third Proportional to 422,754 and 996,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,754 and 996,947 is: 2,351,020.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,754 : 996,947 = 996,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,754/996,947 = 996,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,754x = 996,947 × 996,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,754x = 993,903,320,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,903,320,809/422,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,351,020.50
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