Finding the Third Proportional to 465,777 and 997,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,777 and 997,953 is: 2,138,169.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,777 : 997,953 = 997,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,777/997,953 = 997,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,777x = 997,953 × 997,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,777x = 995,910,190,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 995,910,190,209/465,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,138,169.53
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