Finding the Third Proportional to 467,932 and 957,997.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,932 and 957,997.50 is: 1,961,308.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,932 : 957,997.50 = 957,997.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,932/957,997.50 = 957,997.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,932x = 957,997.50 × 957,997.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,932x = 917,759,210,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,759,210,006.25/467,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,308.93
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