Finding the Third Proportional to 459,090.50 and 999,475.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,090.50 and 999,475.75 is: 2,175,936.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,090.50 : 999,475.75 = 999,475.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,090.50/999,475.75 = 999,475.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,090.50x = 999,475.75 × 999,475.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,090.50x = 998,951,774,838.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,951,774,838.06/459,090.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,175,936.50
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