Finding the Third Proportional to 476,052 and 991,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,052 and 991,560 is: 2,065,302.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,052 : 991,560 = 991,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,052/991,560 = 991,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,052x = 991,560 × 991,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,052x = 983,191,233,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,191,233,600/476,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,065,302.18
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