Finding the Third Proportional to 448,831.50 and 973,959.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,831.50 and 973,959.75 is: 2,113,482.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,831.50 : 973,959.75 = 973,959.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,831.50/973,959.75 = 973,959.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,831.50x = 973,959.75 × 973,959.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,831.50x = 948,597,594,620.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,597,594,620.06/448,831.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,113,482.66
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