Finding the Third Proportional to 475,524 and 990,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,524 and 990,900 is: 2,064,843.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,524 : 990,900 = 990,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,524/990,900 = 990,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,524x = 990,900 × 990,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,524x = 981,882,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,882,810,000/475,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,064,843.86
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