Finding the Third Proportional to 438,642 and 911,749.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,642 and 911,749.50 is: 1,895,138.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,642 : 911,749.50 = 911,749.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,642/911,749.50 = 911,749.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,642x = 911,749.50 × 911,749.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,642x = 831,287,150,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,287,150,750.25/438,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,895,138.06
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