Finding the Third Proportional to 469,340 and 996,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,340 and 996,852 is: 2,117,258.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,340 : 996,852 = 996,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,340/996,852 = 996,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,340x = 996,852 × 996,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,340x = 993,713,909,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,713,909,904/469,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,117,258.09
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