Finding the Third Proportional to 950,883.75 and 2,242,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,883.75 and 2,242,431 is: 5,288,235.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,883.75 : 2,242,431 = 2,242,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,883.75/2,242,431 = 2,242,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,883.75x = 2,242,431 × 2,242,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,883.75x = 5,028,496,789,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,028,496,789,761/950,883.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,288,235.07
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