Finding the Third Proportional to 465,774 and 948,676.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,774 and 948,676.50 is: 1,932,239.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,774 : 948,676.50 = 948,676.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,774/948,676.50 = 948,676.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,774x = 948,676.50 × 948,676.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,774x = 899,987,101,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,987,101,652.25/465,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,932,239.89
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