Finding the Third Proportional to 452,740.50 and 959,451.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,740.50 and 959,451.75 is: 2,033,278.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,740.50 : 959,451.75 = 959,451.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,740.50/959,451.75 = 959,451.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,740.50x = 959,451.75 × 959,451.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,740.50x = 920,547,660,578.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,547,660,578.06/452,740.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,033,278.80
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