Finding the Third Proportional to 450,789 and 951,877.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,789 and 951,877.50 is: 2,009,966.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,789 : 951,877.50 = 951,877.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,789/951,877.50 = 951,877.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,789x = 951,877.50 × 951,877.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,789x = 906,070,775,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,070,775,006.25/450,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,009,966.47
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