Finding the Third Proportional to 455,076 and 993,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,076 and 993,096 is: 2,167,197.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,076 : 993,096 = 993,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,076/993,096 = 993,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,076x = 993,096 × 993,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,076x = 986,239,665,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,239,665,216/455,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,167,197.71
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