Finding the Third Proportional to 455,310 and 990,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,310 and 990,941 is: 2,156,693.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,310 : 990,941 = 990,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,310/990,941 = 990,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,310x = 990,941 × 990,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,310x = 981,964,065,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,964,065,481/455,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156,693.39
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