Finding the Third Proportional to 454,004 and 996,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,004 and 996,571 is: 2,187,544.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,004 : 996,571 = 996,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,004/996,571 = 996,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,004x = 996,571 × 996,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,004x = 993,153,758,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,153,758,041/454,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,187,544.07
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