Finding the Third Proportional to 442,262.25 and 959,613.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,262.25 and 959,613.75 is: 2,082,154.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,262.25 : 959,613.75 = 959,613.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,262.25/959,613.75 = 959,613.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,262.25x = 959,613.75 × 959,613.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,262.25x = 920,858,549,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,858,549,189.06/442,262.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,154.99
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