Finding the Third Proportional to 456,890.63 and 990,052.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,890.63 and 990,052.88 is: 2,145,381.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,890.63 : 990,052.88 = 990,052.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,890.63/990,052.88 = 990,052.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,890.63x = 990,052.88 × 990,052.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,890.63x = 980,204,695,295.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 980,204,695,295.77/456,890.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,145,381.50
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