Finding the Third Proportional to 403,430.63 and 950,980.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,430.63 and 950,980.50 is: 2,241,683.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,430.63 : 950,980.50 = 950,980.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,430.63/950,980.50 = 950,980.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,430.63x = 950,980.50 × 950,980.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,430.63x = 904,363,911,380.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 904,363,911,380.25/403,430.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,241,683.84
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