Finding the Third Proportional to 448,872 and 959,950.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,872 and 959,950.50 is: 2,052,934.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,872 : 959,950.50 = 959,950.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,872/959,950.50 = 959,950.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,872x = 959,950.50 × 959,950.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,872x = 921,504,962,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,504,962,450.25/448,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,934.83
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