Finding the Third Proportional to 466,660.50 and 997,291.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,660.50 and 997,291.50 is: 2,131,293.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,660.50 : 997,291.50 = 997,291.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,660.50/997,291.50 = 997,291.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,660.50x = 997,291.50 × 997,291.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,660.50x = 994,590,335,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,590,335,972.25/466,660.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131,293.17
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