Finding the Third Proportional to 446,197.50 and 980,968.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,197.50 and 980,968.50 is: 2,156,666.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,197.50 : 980,968.50 = 980,968.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,197.50/980,968.50 = 980,968.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,197.50x = 980,968.50 × 980,968.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,197.50x = 962,299,197,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 962,299,197,992.25/446,197.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156,666.49
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