Finding the Third Proportional to 474,854.63 and 998,916.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,854.63 and 998,916.75 is: 2,101,347.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,854.63 : 998,916.75 = 998,916.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,854.63/998,916.75 = 998,916.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,854.63x = 998,916.75 × 998,916.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,854.63x = 997,834,673,430.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,834,673,430.56/474,854.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,101,347.70
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