Finding the Third Proportional to 437,810.50 and 950,350.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,810.50 and 950,350.88 is: 2,062,917.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,810.50 : 950,350.88 = 950,350.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,810.50/950,350.88 = 950,350.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,810.50x = 950,350.88 × 950,350.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,810.50x = 903,166,785,613.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,166,785,613.27/437,810.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,062,917.14
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