Finding the Third Proportional to 453,584 and 993,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,584 and 993,168 is: 2,174,641.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,584 : 993,168 = 993,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,584/993,168 = 993,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,584x = 993,168 × 993,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,584x = 986,382,676,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,382,676,224/453,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,174,641.69
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