Finding the Third Proportional to 468,076.50 and 958,335.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,076.50 and 958,335.75 is: 1,962,088.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,076.50 : 958,335.75 = 958,335.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,076.50/958,335.75 = 958,335.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,076.50x = 958,335.75 × 958,335.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,076.50x = 918,407,409,728.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,407,409,728.06/468,076.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,962,088.27
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