Finding the Third Proportional to 449,189.63 and 979,671.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,189.63 and 979,671.75 is: 2,136,640.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,189.63 : 979,671.75 = 979,671.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,189.63/979,671.75 = 979,671.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,189.63x = 979,671.75 × 979,671.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,189.63x = 959,756,737,748.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 959,756,737,748.06/449,189.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,136,640.48
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