Finding the Third Proportional to 453,248 and 998,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,248 and 998,016 is: 2,197,551.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,248 : 998,016 = 998,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,248/998,016 = 998,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,248x = 998,016 × 998,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,248x = 996,035,936,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 996,035,936,256/453,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,197,551.75
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