Finding the Third Proportional to 454,813 and 990,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,813 and 990,323 is: 2,156,357.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,813 : 990,323 = 990,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,813/990,323 = 990,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,813x = 990,323 × 990,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,813x = 980,739,644,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 980,739,644,329/454,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156,357.99
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