Finding the Third Proportional to 450,043.50 and 960,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,043.50 and 960,351 is: 2,049,299.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,043.50 : 960,351 = 960,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,043.50/960,351 = 960,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,043.50x = 960,351 × 960,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,043.50x = 922,274,043,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,274,043,201/450,043.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,049,299.77
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