Finding the Third Proportional to 436,692 and 954,847.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,692 and 954,847.50 is: 2,087,818.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,692 : 954,847.50 = 954,847.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,692/954,847.50 = 954,847.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,692x = 954,847.50 × 954,847.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,692x = 911,733,748,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 911,733,748,256.25/436,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,087,818.76
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