Finding the Third Proportional to 454,361 and 996,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,361 and 996,850 is: 2,187,049.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,361 : 996,850 = 996,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,361/996,850 = 996,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,361x = 996,850 × 996,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,361x = 993,709,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,709,922,500/454,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,187,049.33
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