Finding the Third Proportional to 449,133.75 and 985,218.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,133.75 and 985,218.75 is: 2,161,173.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,133.75 : 985,218.75 = 985,218.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,133.75/985,218.75 = 985,218.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,133.75x = 985,218.75 × 985,218.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,133.75x = 970,655,985,351.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 970,655,985,351.56/449,133.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,173.56
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