Finding the Third Proportional to 458,786 and 987,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,786 and 987,879.50 is: 2,127,148.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,786 : 987,879.50 = 987,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,786/987,879.50 = 987,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,786x = 987,879.50 × 987,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,786x = 975,905,906,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 975,905,906,520.25/458,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,127,148.40
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