Finding the Third Proportional to 467,518 and 993,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,518 and 993,284 is: 2,110,321.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,518 : 993,284 = 993,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,518/993,284 = 993,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,518x = 993,284 × 993,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,518x = 986,613,104,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,613,104,656/467,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,110,321.11
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