Finding the Third Proportional to 465,354 and 959,809.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,354 and 959,809.50 is: 1,979,641.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,354 : 959,809.50 = 959,809.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,354/959,809.50 = 959,809.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,354x = 959,809.50 × 959,809.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,354x = 921,234,276,290.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,234,276,290.25/465,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,979,641.90
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