Finding the Third Proportional to 447,900 and 974,528.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,900 and 974,528.50 is: 2,120,352.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,900 : 974,528.50 = 974,528.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,900/974,528.50 = 974,528.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,900x = 974,528.50 × 974,528.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,900x = 949,705,797,312.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 949,705,797,312.25/447,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,120,352.30
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