Finding the Third Proportional to 451,298.81 and 991,174.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,298.81 and 991,174.50 is: 2,176,887.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,298.81 : 991,174.50 = 991,174.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,298.81/991,174.50 = 991,174.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,298.81x = 991,174.50 × 991,174.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,298.81x = 982,426,889,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,426,889,450.25/451,298.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,176,887.82
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