Finding the Third Proportional to 432,528 and 949,255.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,528 and 949,255.50 is: 2,083,300.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,528 : 949,255.50 = 949,255.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,528/949,255.50 = 949,255.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,528x = 949,255.50 × 949,255.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,528x = 901,086,004,280.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,086,004,280.25/432,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,083,300.98
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