Finding the Third Proportional to 466,662 and 997,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,662 and 997,293 is: 2,131,292.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,662 : 997,293 = 997,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,662/997,293 = 997,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,662x = 997,293 × 997,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,662x = 994,593,327,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,593,327,849/466,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131,292.73
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