Finding the Third Proportional to 422,671.50 and 996,747.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,671.50 and 996,747.75 is: 2,350,539.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,671.50 : 996,747.75 = 996,747.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,671.50/996,747.75 = 996,747.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,671.50x = 996,747.75 × 996,747.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,671.50x = 993,506,077,130.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,506,077,130.06/422,671.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,350,539.55
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