Finding the Third Proportional to 446,688 and 955,705.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,688 and 955,705.50 is: 2,044,767.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,688 : 955,705.50 = 955,705.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,688/955,705.50 = 955,705.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,688x = 955,705.50 × 955,705.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,688x = 913,373,002,730.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,373,002,730.25/446,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,044,767.27
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