Finding the Third Proportional to 447,687 and 921,616.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,687 and 921,616.50 is: 1,897,256.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,687 : 921,616.50 = 921,616.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,687/921,616.50 = 921,616.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,687x = 921,616.50 × 921,616.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,687x = 849,376,973,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,376,973,072.25/447,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,897,256.28
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