Finding the Third Proportional to 451,210 and 991,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,210 and 991,660 is: 2,179,449.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,210 : 991,660 = 991,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,210/991,660 = 991,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,210x = 991,660 × 991,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,210x = 983,389,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,389,555,600/451,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,179,449.83
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