Finding the Third Proportional to 453,840.75 and 987,531.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,840.75 and 987,531.75 is: 2,148,813.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,840.75 : 987,531.75 = 987,531.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,840.75/987,531.75 = 987,531.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,840.75x = 987,531.75 × 987,531.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,840.75x = 975,218,957,258.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 975,218,957,258.06/453,840.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,148,813.12
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