Finding the Third Proportional to 451,906 and 994,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,906 and 994,100 is: 2,186,814.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,906 : 994,100 = 994,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,906/994,100 = 994,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,906x = 994,100 × 994,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,906x = 988,234,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,234,810,000/451,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,186,814.98
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