Finding the Third Proportional to 436,708 and 954,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,708 and 954,879.50 is: 2,087,882.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,708 : 954,879.50 = 954,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,708/954,879.50 = 954,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,708x = 954,879.50 × 954,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,708x = 911,794,859,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 911,794,859,520.25/436,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,087,882.20
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