Finding the Third Proportional to 453,876.75 and 977,775.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,876.75 and 977,775.75 is: 2,106,398.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,876.75 : 977,775.75 = 977,775.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,876.75/977,775.75 = 977,775.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,876.75x = 977,775.75 × 977,775.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,876.75x = 956,045,417,288.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,045,417,288.06/453,876.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,106,398.75
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