Finding the Third Proportional to 460,866 and 940,027.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,866 and 940,027.50 is: 1,917,372.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,866 : 940,027.50 = 940,027.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,866/940,027.50 = 940,027.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,866x = 940,027.50 × 940,027.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,866x = 883,651,700,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,651,700,756.25/460,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,917,372.30
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