Finding the Third Proportional to 452,209.50 and 983,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,209.50 and 983,151 is: 2,137,473.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,209.50 : 983,151 = 983,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,209.50/983,151 = 983,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,209.50x = 983,151 × 983,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,209.50x = 966,585,888,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,585,888,801/452,209.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,137,473.65
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