Finding the Third Proportional to 443,432.50 and 972,703.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,432.50 and 972,703.75 is: 2,133,701.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,432.50 : 972,703.75 = 972,703.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,432.50/972,703.75 = 972,703.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,432.50x = 972,703.75 × 972,703.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,432.50x = 946,152,585,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,152,585,264.06/443,432.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133,701.49
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