Finding the Third Proportional to 467,653.50 and 1,042,287.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,653.50 and 1,042,287.75 is: 2,323,009.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,653.50 : 1,042,287.75 = 1,042,287.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,653.50/1,042,287.75 = 1,042,287.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,653.50x = 1,042,287.75 × 1,042,287.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,653.50x = 1,086,363,753,800.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,086,363,753,800.06/467,653.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,323,009.99
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