Finding the Third Proportional to 457,914 and 994,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,914 and 994,644 is: 2,160,485.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,914 : 994,644 = 994,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,914/994,644 = 994,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,914x = 994,644 × 994,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,914x = 989,316,686,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 989,316,686,736/457,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,160,485.78
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