Finding the Third Proportional to 452,254.50 and 983,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,254.50 and 983,115 is: 2,137,104.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,254.50 : 983,115 = 983,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,254.50/983,115 = 983,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,254.50x = 983,115 × 983,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,254.50x = 966,515,103,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,515,103,225/452,254.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,137,104.45
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