Finding the Third Proportional to 461,215.13 and 951,972.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,215.13 and 951,972.75 is: 1,964,922.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,215.13 : 951,972.75 = 951,972.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,215.13/951,972.75 = 951,972.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,215.13x = 951,972.75 × 951,972.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,215.13x = 906,252,116,742.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,252,116,742.56/461,215.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,964,922.80
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