Finding the Third Proportional to 459,282.66 and 997,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,282.66 and 997,434 is: 2,166,148.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,282.66 : 997,434 = 997,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,282.66/997,434 = 997,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,282.66x = 997,434 × 997,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,282.66x = 994,874,584,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,874,584,356/459,282.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,166,148.82
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