Finding the Third Proportional to 466,771.50 and 950,658.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,771.50 and 950,658.75 is: 1,936,176.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,771.50 : 950,658.75 = 950,658.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,771.50/950,658.75 = 950,658.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,771.50x = 950,658.75 × 950,658.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,771.50x = 903,752,058,951.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,752,058,951.56/466,771.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,936,176.61
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