Finding the Third Proportional to 462,320 and 993,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,320 and 993,608 is: 2,135,440.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,320 : 993,608 = 993,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,320/993,608 = 993,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,320x = 993,608 × 993,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,320x = 987,256,857,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 987,256,857,664/462,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,135,440.51
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