Finding the Third Proportional to 455,634 and 999,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,634 and 999,024 is: 2,190,461.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,634 : 999,024 = 999,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,634/999,024 = 999,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,634x = 999,024 × 999,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,634x = 998,048,952,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,048,952,576/455,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,190,461.98
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