Finding the Third Proportional to 465,771 and 948,670.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,771 and 948,670.50 is: 1,932,227.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,771 : 948,670.50 = 948,670.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,771/948,670.50 = 948,670.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,771x = 948,670.50 × 948,670.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,771x = 899,975,717,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,975,717,570.25/465,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,932,227.89
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