Finding the Third Proportional to 421,174.50 and 994,251.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,174.50 and 994,251.75 is: 2,347,094.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,174.50 : 994,251.75 = 994,251.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,174.50/994,251.75 = 994,251.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,174.50x = 994,251.75 × 994,251.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,174.50x = 988,536,542,378.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,536,542,378.06/421,174.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,347,094.95
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