Finding the Third Proportional to 446,286.50 and 981,135.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,286.50 and 981,135.50 is: 2,156,970.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,286.50 : 981,135.50 = 981,135.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,286.50/981,135.50 = 981,135.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,286.50x = 981,135.50 × 981,135.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,286.50x = 962,626,869,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 962,626,869,360.25/446,286.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156,970.62
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