Finding the Third Proportional to 482,553.75 and 952,996.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,553.75 and 952,996.50 is: 1,882,074.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,553.75 : 952,996.50 = 952,996.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,553.75/952,996.50 = 952,996.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,553.75x = 952,996.50 × 952,996.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,553.75x = 908,202,329,012.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,202,329,012.25/482,553.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,882,074.96
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