Finding the Third Proportional to 450,079.75 and 977,431.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,079.75 and 977,431.75 is: 2,122,674.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,079.75 : 977,431.75 = 977,431.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,079.75/977,431.75 = 977,431.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,079.75x = 977,431.75 × 977,431.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,079.75x = 955,372,825,908.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 955,372,825,908.06/450,079.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,122,674.54
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