Finding the Third Proportional to 461,536.50 and 996,884.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,536.50 and 996,884.50 is: 2,153,196.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,536.50 : 996,884.50 = 996,884.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,536.50/996,884.50 = 996,884.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,536.50x = 996,884.50 × 996,884.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,536.50x = 993,778,706,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,778,706,340.25/461,536.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,153,196.35
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