Finding the Third Proportional to 443,782 and 972,032.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,782 and 972,032.50 is: 2,129,079.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,782 : 972,032.50 = 972,032.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,782/972,032.50 = 972,032.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,782x = 972,032.50 × 972,032.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,782x = 944,847,181,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,847,181,056.25/443,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,129,079.55
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