Finding the Third Proportional to 436,465.50 and 941,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,465.50 and 941,787 is: 2,032,148.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,465.50 : 941,787 = 941,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,465.50/941,787 = 941,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,465.50x = 941,787 × 941,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,465.50x = 886,962,753,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,962,753,369/436,465.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,148.60
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