Finding the Third Proportional to 455,566 and 996,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,566 and 996,930 is: 2,181,614.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,566 : 996,930 = 996,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,566/996,930 = 996,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,566x = 996,930 × 996,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,566x = 993,869,424,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,869,424,900/455,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,181,614.57
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