Finding the Third Proportional to 445,428 and 971,255.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,428 and 971,255.25 is: 2,117,820.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,428 : 971,255.25 = 971,255.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,428/971,255.25 = 971,255.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,428x = 971,255.25 × 971,255.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,428x = 943,336,760,652.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,336,760,652.56/445,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,117,820.97
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