Finding the Third Proportional to 444,906 and 959,791.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,906 and 959,791.50 is: 2,070,549.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,906 : 959,791.50 = 959,791.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,906/959,791.50 = 959,791.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,906x = 959,791.50 × 959,791.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,906x = 921,199,723,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,199,723,472.25/444,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,070,549.11
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