Finding the Third Proportional to 451,030 and 991,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,030 and 991,340 is: 2,178,912.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,030 : 991,340 = 991,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,030/991,340 = 991,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,030x = 991,340 × 991,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,030x = 982,754,995,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,754,995,600/451,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,912.70
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