Finding the Third Proportional to 453,418.50 and 989,929.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,418.50 and 989,929.50 is: 2,161,271.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,418.50 : 989,929.50 = 989,929.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,418.50/989,929.50 = 989,929.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,418.50x = 989,929.50 × 989,929.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,418.50x = 979,960,414,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 979,960,414,970.25/453,418.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,271.35
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