Finding the Third Proportional to 448,824 and 983,485.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,824 and 983,485.50 is: 2,155,062.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,824 : 983,485.50 = 983,485.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,824/983,485.50 = 983,485.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,824x = 983,485.50 × 983,485.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,824x = 967,243,728,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,243,728,710.25/448,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,155,062.40
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