Finding the Third Proportional to 455,902 and 992,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,902 and 992,077 is: 2,158,834.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,902 : 992,077 = 992,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,902/992,077 = 992,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,902x = 992,077 × 992,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,902x = 984,216,773,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 984,216,773,929/455,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,158,834.08
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