Finding the Third Proportional to 445,432.75 and 971,264.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,432.75 and 971,264.75 is: 2,117,839.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,432.75 : 971,264.75 = 971,264.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,432.75/971,264.75 = 971,264.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,432.75x = 971,264.75 × 971,264.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,432.75x = 943,355,214,592.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,355,214,592.56/445,432.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,117,839.82
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