Finding the Third Proportional to 467,029.13 and 989,590.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,029.13 and 989,590.50 is: 2,096,848.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,029.13 : 989,590.50 = 989,590.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,029.13/989,590.50 = 989,590.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,029.13x = 989,590.50 × 989,590.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,029.13x = 979,289,357,690.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 979,289,357,690.25/467,029.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,096,848.58
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