Finding the Third Proportional to 485,619 and 990,514.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,619 and 990,514.50 is: 2,020,347.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,619 : 990,514.50 = 990,514.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,619/990,514.50 = 990,514.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,619x = 990,514.50 × 990,514.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,619x = 981,118,974,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,118,974,710.25/485,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,020,347.17
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