Finding the Third Proportional to 468,333 and 1,007,707.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,333 and 1,007,707.50 is: 2,168,274.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,333 : 1,007,707.50 = 1,007,707.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,333/1,007,707.50 = 1,007,707.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,333x = 1,007,707.50 × 1,007,707.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,333x = 1,015,474,405,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,015,474,405,556.25/468,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,168,274.30
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