Finding the Third Proportional to 950,227.50 and 2,048,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,227.50 and 2,048,982 is: 4,418,233.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,227.50 : 2,048,982 = 2,048,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,227.50/2,048,982 = 2,048,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,227.50x = 2,048,982 × 2,048,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,227.50x = 4,198,327,236,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,198,327,236,324/950,227.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,418,233.78
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