Finding the Third Proportional to 457,884 and 994,587.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,884 and 994,587.75 is: 2,160,382.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,884 : 994,587.75 = 994,587.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,884/994,587.75 = 994,587.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,884x = 994,587.75 × 994,587.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,884x = 989,204,792,450.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 989,204,792,450.06/457,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,160,382.96
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