Finding the Third Proportional to 445,072 and 989,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,072 and 989,656 is: 2,200,585.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,072 : 989,656 = 989,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,072/989,656 = 989,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,072x = 989,656 × 989,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,072x = 979,418,998,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 979,418,998,336/445,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,200,585.52
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