Finding the Third Proportional to 432,231.75 and 948,541.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,231.75 and 948,541.50 is: 2,081,593.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,231.75 : 948,541.50 = 948,541.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,231.75/948,541.50 = 948,541.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,231.75x = 948,541.50 × 948,541.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,231.75x = 899,730,977,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,730,977,222.25/432,231.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,081,593.91
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