Finding the Third Proportional to 437,683.50 and 952,053.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,683.50 and 952,053.75 is: 2,070,917.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,683.50 : 952,053.75 = 952,053.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,683.50/952,053.75 = 952,053.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,683.50x = 952,053.75 × 952,053.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,683.50x = 906,406,342,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,406,342,889.06/437,683.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,070,917.32
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