Finding the Third Proportional to 444,747 and 957,037.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,747 and 957,037.50 is: 2,059,419.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,747 : 957,037.50 = 957,037.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,747/957,037.50 = 957,037.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,747x = 957,037.50 × 957,037.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,747x = 915,920,776,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 915,920,776,406.25/444,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,059,419.80
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