Finding the Third Proportional to 411,267 and 952,999.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,267 and 952,999.50 is: 2,208,317.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,267 : 952,999.50 = 952,999.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,267/952,999.50 = 952,999.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,267x = 952,999.50 × 952,999.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,267x = 908,208,047,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,208,047,000.25/411,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,208,317.34
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