Finding the Third Proportional to 460,062 and 990,424.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,062 and 990,424.50 is: 2,132,192.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,062 : 990,424.50 = 990,424.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,062/990,424.50 = 990,424.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,062x = 990,424.50 × 990,424.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,062x = 980,940,690,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 980,940,690,200.25/460,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,132,192.38
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