Finding the Third Proportional to 451,311.75 and 991,192.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,311.75 and 991,192.50 is: 2,176,904.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,311.75 : 991,192.50 = 991,192.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,311.75/991,192.50 = 991,192.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,311.75x = 991,192.50 × 991,192.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,311.75x = 982,462,572,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,462,572,056.25/451,311.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,176,904.48
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