Finding the Third Proportional to 476,612 and 992,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,612 and 992,428 is: 2,066,488.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,612 : 992,428 = 992,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,612/992,428 = 992,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,612x = 992,428 × 992,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,612x = 984,913,335,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 984,913,335,184/476,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,488.75
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