Finding the Third Proportional to 445,584 and 962,188.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,584 and 962,188.50 is: 2,077,737.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,584 : 962,188.50 = 962,188.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,584/962,188.50 = 962,188.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,584x = 962,188.50 × 962,188.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,584x = 925,806,709,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,806,709,532.25/445,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,077,737.78
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