Finding the Third Proportional to 445,753.50 and 972,748.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,753.50 and 972,748.50 is: 2,122,786.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,753.50 : 972,748.50 = 972,748.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,753.50/972,748.50 = 972,748.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,753.50x = 972,748.50 × 972,748.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,753.50x = 946,239,644,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,239,644,252.25/445,753.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,122,786.80
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