Finding the Third Proportional to 465,792 and 997,983.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,792 and 997,983.75 is: 2,138,232.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,792 : 997,983.75 = 997,983.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,792/997,983.75 = 997,983.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,792x = 997,983.75 × 997,983.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,792x = 995,971,565,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 995,971,565,264.06/465,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,138,232.44
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