Finding the Third Proportional to 449,317.50 and 961,813.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,317.50 and 961,813.50 is: 2,058,867.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,317.50 : 961,813.50 = 961,813.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,317.50/961,813.50 = 961,813.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,317.50x = 961,813.50 × 961,813.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,317.50x = 925,085,208,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,085,208,782.25/449,317.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,058,867.52
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