Finding the Third Proportional to 908,609.06 and 1,982,257.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,609.06 and 1,982,257.31 is: 4,324,570.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,609.06 : 1,982,257.31 = 1,982,257.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,609.06/1,982,257.31 = 1,982,257.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,609.06x = 1,982,257.31 × 1,982,257.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,609.06x = 3,929,344,052,959.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,929,344,052,959.72/908,609.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,324,570.62
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