Finding the Third Proportional to 454,252.50 and 983,742.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,252.50 and 983,742.75 is: 2,130,422.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,252.50 : 983,742.75 = 983,742.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,252.50/983,742.75 = 983,742.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,252.50x = 983,742.75 × 983,742.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,252.50x = 967,749,798,177.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,749,798,177.56/454,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,130,422.61
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