Finding the Third Proportional to 950,149.62 and 2,049,766.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,149.62 and 2,049,766.38 is: 4,421,979.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,149.62 : 2,049,766.38 = 2,049,766.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,149.62/2,049,766.38 = 2,049,766.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,149.62x = 2,049,766.38 × 2,049,766.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,149.62x = 4,201,542,224,108.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,201,542,224,108.24/950,149.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,421,979.60
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