Finding the Third Proportional to 450,268.88 and 983,643.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,268.88 and 983,643.75 is: 2,148,838.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,268.88 : 983,643.75 = 983,643.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,268.88/983,643.75 = 983,643.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,268.88x = 983,643.75 × 983,643.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,268.88x = 967,555,026,914.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,555,026,914.06/450,268.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,148,838.35
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