Finding the Third Proportional to 447,315.75 and 961,375.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,315.75 and 961,375.50 is: 2,066,197.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,315.75 : 961,375.50 = 961,375.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,315.75/961,375.50 = 961,375.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,315.75x = 961,375.50 × 961,375.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,315.75x = 924,242,852,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,242,852,000.25/447,315.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,197.87
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