Finding the Third Proportional to 463,207.50 and 990,624.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,207.50 and 990,624.38 is: 2,118,568.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,207.50 : 990,624.38 = 990,624.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,207.50/990,624.38 = 990,624.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,207.50x = 990,624.38 × 990,624.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,207.50x = 981,336,652,344.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,336,652,344.14/463,207.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,118,568.14
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