Finding the Third Proportional to 460,613 and 996,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,613 and 996,675 is: 2,156,606.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,613 : 996,675 = 996,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,613/996,675 = 996,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,613x = 996,675 × 996,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,613x = 993,361,055,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,361,055,625/460,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156,606.64
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