Finding the Third Proportional to 448,926.75 and 997,503.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,926.75 and 997,503.75 is: 2,216,427.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,926.75 : 997,503.75 = 997,503.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,926.75/997,503.75 = 997,503.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,926.75x = 997,503.75 × 997,503.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,926.75x = 995,013,731,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 995,013,731,264.06/448,926.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,216,427.81
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