Finding the Third Proportional to 446,508 and 976,846.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,508 and 976,846.50 is: 2,137,092.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,508 : 976,846.50 = 976,846.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,508/976,846.50 = 976,846.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,508x = 976,846.50 × 976,846.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,508x = 954,229,084,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 954,229,084,562.25/446,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,137,092.92
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