Finding the Third Proportional to 442,992 and 967,186.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,992 and 967,186.50 is: 2,111,662.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,992 : 967,186.50 = 967,186.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,992/967,186.50 = 967,186.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,992x = 967,186.50 × 967,186.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,992x = 935,449,725,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 935,449,725,782.25/442,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,111,662.80
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