Finding the Third Proportional to 452,207.25 and 995,496.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,207.25 and 995,496.75 is: 2,191,503.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,207.25 : 995,496.75 = 995,496.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,207.25/995,496.75 = 995,496.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,207.25x = 995,496.75 × 995,496.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,207.25x = 991,013,779,260.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 991,013,779,260.56/452,207.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,191,503.52
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