Finding the Third Proportional to 452,655 and 992,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,655 and 992,358 is: 2,175,551.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,655 : 992,358 = 992,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,655/992,358 = 992,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,655x = 992,358 × 992,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,655x = 984,774,400,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 984,774,400,164/452,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,175,551.80
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