Finding the Third Proportional to 464,794.88 and 985,398.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,794.88 and 985,398.75 is: 2,089,116.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,794.88 : 985,398.75 = 985,398.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,794.88/985,398.75 = 985,398.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,794.88x = 985,398.75 × 985,398.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,794.88x = 971,010,696,501.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,010,696,501.56/464,794.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,089,116.62
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