Finding the Third Proportional to 458,194.50 and 987,351.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,194.50 and 987,351.75 is: 2,127,619.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,194.50 : 987,351.75 = 987,351.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,194.50/987,351.75 = 987,351.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,194.50x = 987,351.75 × 987,351.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,194.50x = 974,863,478,228.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 974,863,478,228.06/458,194.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,127,619.34
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