Finding the Third Proportional to 451,576 and 995,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,576 and 995,304 is: 2,193,717.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,576 : 995,304 = 995,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,576/995,304 = 995,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,576x = 995,304 × 995,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,576x = 990,630,052,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 990,630,052,416/451,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,193,717.23
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