Finding the Third Proportional to 928,968.75 and 1,435,731.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 928,968.75 and 1,435,731.75 is: 2,218,939.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928,968.75 : 1,435,731.75 = 1,435,731.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928,968.75/1,435,731.75 = 1,435,731.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928,968.75x = 1,435,731.75 × 1,435,731.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928,968.75x = 2,061,325,657,958.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,061,325,657,958.06/928,968.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,218,939.72
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