Finding the Third Proportional to 455,664 and 997,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,664 and 997,110 is: 2,181,933.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,664 : 997,110 = 997,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,664/997,110 = 997,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,664x = 997,110 × 997,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,664x = 994,228,352,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,228,352,100/455,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,181,933.07
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