Finding the Third Proportional to 447,056 and 958,031.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,056 and 958,031.50 is: 2,053,041.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,056 : 958,031.50 = 958,031.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,056/958,031.50 = 958,031.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,056x = 958,031.50 × 958,031.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,056x = 917,824,354,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,824,354,992.25/447,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,053,041.13
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