Finding the Third Proportional to 457,875 and 994,542.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,875 and 994,542.75 is: 2,160,229.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,875 : 994,542.75 = 994,542.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,875/994,542.75 = 994,542.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,875x = 994,542.75 × 994,542.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,875x = 989,115,281,577.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 989,115,281,577.56/457,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,160,229.94
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