Finding the Third Proportional to 448,893 and 968,998.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,893 and 968,998.50 is: 2,091,719.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,893 : 968,998.50 = 968,998.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,893/968,998.50 = 968,998.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,893x = 968,998.50 × 968,998.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,893x = 938,958,093,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 938,958,093,002.25/448,893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,091,719.17
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