Finding the Third Proportional to 448,427.81 and 975,587.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,427.81 and 975,587.63 is: 2,122,462.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,427.81 : 975,587.63 = 975,587.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,427.81/975,587.63 = 975,587.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,427.81x = 975,587.63 × 975,587.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,427.81x = 951,771,214,053.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 951,771,214,053.14/448,427.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,122,462.50
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