Finding the Third Proportional to 448,008.75 and 984,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,008.75 and 984,591 is: 2,163,840.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,008.75 : 984,591 = 984,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,008.75/984,591 = 984,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,008.75x = 984,591 × 984,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,008.75x = 969,419,437,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,419,437,281/448,008.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,163,840.41
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