Finding the Third Proportional to 452,727 and 959,428.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,727 and 959,428.50 is: 2,033,240.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,727 : 959,428.50 = 959,428.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,727/959,428.50 = 959,428.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,727x = 959,428.50 × 959,428.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,727x = 920,503,046,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,503,046,612.25/452,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,033,240.89
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