Finding the Third Proportional to 475,186.50 and 966,873.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,186.50 and 966,873.38 is: 1,967,320.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,186.50 : 966,873.38 = 966,873.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,186.50/966,873.38 = 966,873.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,186.50x = 966,873.38 × 966,873.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,186.50x = 934,844,123,283.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 934,844,123,283.89/475,186.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,967,320.46
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