Finding the Third Proportional to 465,995.25 and 998,356.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,995.25 and 998,356.50 is: 2,138,896.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,995.25 : 998,356.50 = 998,356.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,995.25/998,356.50 = 998,356.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,995.25x = 998,356.50 × 998,356.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,995.25x = 996,715,701,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 996,715,701,092.25/465,995.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,138,896.70
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