Finding the Third Proportional to 460,815.75 and 958,425.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,815.75 and 958,425.75 is: 1,993,377.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,815.75 : 958,425.75 = 958,425.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,815.75/958,425.75 = 958,425.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,815.75x = 958,425.75 × 958,425.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,815.75x = 918,579,918,263.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,579,918,263.06/460,815.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,993,377.87
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