Finding the Third Proportional to 438,969 and 961,821.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,969 and 961,821.50 is: 2,107,439.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,969 : 961,821.50 = 961,821.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,969/961,821.50 = 961,821.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,969x = 961,821.50 × 961,821.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,969x = 925,100,597,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,100,597,862.25/438,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,107,439.47
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