Finding the Third Proportional to 468,072 and 958,326.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,072 and 958,326.75 is: 1,962,070.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,072 : 958,326.75 = 958,326.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,072/958,326.75 = 958,326.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,072x = 958,326.75 × 958,326.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,072x = 918,390,159,765.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,390,159,765.56/468,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,962,070.28
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