Finding the Third Proportional to 447,055.50 and 958,030.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,055.50 and 958,030.50 is: 2,053,039.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,055.50 : 958,030.50 = 958,030.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,055.50/958,030.50 = 958,030.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,055.50x = 958,030.50 × 958,030.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,055.50x = 917,822,438,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,822,438,930.25/447,055.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,053,039.14
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