Finding the Third Proportional to 468,624 and 999,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,624 and 999,408 is: 2,131,381.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,624 : 999,408 = 999,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,624/999,408 = 999,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,624x = 999,408 × 999,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,624x = 998,816,350,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,816,350,464/468,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131,381.13
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