Finding the Third Proportional to 481,359.50 and 975,991.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,359.50 and 975,991.50 is: 1,978,893.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,359.50 : 975,991.50 = 975,991.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,359.50/975,991.50 = 975,991.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,359.50x = 975,991.50 × 975,991.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,359.50x = 952,559,408,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 952,559,408,072.25/481,359.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,978,893.96
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