Finding the Third Proportional to 443,766 and 958,498.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,766 and 958,498.50 is: 2,070,278.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,766 : 958,498.50 = 958,498.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,766/958,498.50 = 958,498.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,766x = 958,498.50 × 958,498.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,766x = 918,719,374,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,719,374,502.25/443,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,070,278.87
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