Finding the Third Proportional to 465,890 and 998,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,890 and 998,260 is: 2,138,966.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,890 : 998,260 = 998,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,890/998,260 = 998,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,890x = 998,260 × 998,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,890x = 996,523,027,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 996,523,027,600/465,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,138,966.34
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