Finding the Third Proportional to 437,026 and 950,961.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,026 and 950,961.50 is: 2,069,276.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,026 : 950,961.50 = 950,961.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,026/950,961.50 = 950,961.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,026x = 950,961.50 × 950,961.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,026x = 904,327,774,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 904,327,774,482.25/437,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,069,276.83
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