Finding the Third Proportional to 422,172 and 976,515.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,172 and 976,515.75 is: 2,258,754.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,172 : 976,515.75 = 976,515.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,172/976,515.75 = 976,515.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,172x = 976,515.75 × 976,515.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,172x = 953,583,009,998.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 953,583,009,998.06/422,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,258,754.75
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