Finding the Third Proportional to 448,898.84 and 985,027.08
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,898.84 and 985,027.08 is: 2,161,463.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,898.84 : 985,027.08 = 985,027.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,898.84/985,027.08 = 985,027.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,898.84x = 985,027.08 × 985,027.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,898.84x = 970,278,344,639.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 970,278,344,639.48/448,898.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,463.27
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