Finding the Third Proportional to 475,992 and 991,345.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,992 and 991,345.50 is: 2,064,668.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,992 : 991,345.50 = 991,345.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,992/991,345.50 = 991,345.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,992x = 991,345.50 × 991,345.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,992x = 982,765,900,370.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,765,900,370.25/475,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,064,668.94
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