Finding the Third Proportional to 449,476 and 965,655.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,476 and 965,655.50 is: 2,074,616.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,476 : 965,655.50 = 965,655.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,476/965,655.50 = 965,655.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,476x = 965,655.50 × 965,655.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,476x = 932,490,544,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 932,490,544,680.25/449,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,616.99
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