Finding the Third Proportional to 449,311.50 and 973,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,311.50 and 973,386 is: 2,108,738.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,311.50 : 973,386 = 973,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,311.50/973,386 = 973,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,311.50x = 973,386 × 973,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,311.50x = 947,480,304,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 947,480,304,996/449,311.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,108,738.16
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