Finding the Third Proportional to 461,289 and 998,393.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,289 and 998,393.75 is: 2,160,879.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,289 : 998,393.75 = 998,393.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,289/998,393.75 = 998,393.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,289x = 998,393.75 × 998,393.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,289x = 996,790,080,039.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 996,790,080,039.06/461,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,160,879.80
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