Finding the Third Proportional to 423,015.75 and 973,995.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,015.75 and 973,995.75 is: 2,242,629.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,015.75 : 973,995.75 = 973,995.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,015.75/973,995.75 = 973,995.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,015.75x = 973,995.75 × 973,995.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,015.75x = 948,667,721,018.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,667,721,018.06/423,015.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,242,629.79
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