Finding the Third Proportional to 462,212 and 993,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,212 and 993,409 is: 2,135,083.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,212 : 993,409 = 993,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,212/993,409 = 993,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,212x = 993,409 × 993,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,212x = 986,861,441,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,861,441,281/462,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,135,083.99
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