Finding the Third Proportional to 447,928.50 and 979,942.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,928.50 and 979,942.50 is: 2,143,840.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,928.50 : 979,942.50 = 979,942.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,928.50/979,942.50 = 979,942.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,928.50x = 979,942.50 × 979,942.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,928.50x = 960,287,303,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 960,287,303,306.25/447,928.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,143,840.60
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