Finding the Third Proportional to 462,210 and 993,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,210 and 993,405 is: 2,135,076.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,210 : 993,405 = 993,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,210/993,405 = 993,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,210x = 993,405 × 993,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,210x = 986,853,494,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,853,494,025/462,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,135,076.03
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