Finding the Third Proportional to 950,892.75 and 2,242,419.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,892.75 and 2,242,419.75 is: 5,288,131.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,892.75 : 2,242,419.75 = 2,242,419.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,892.75/2,242,419.75 = 2,242,419.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,892.75x = 2,242,419.75 × 2,242,419.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,892.75x = 5,028,446,335,190.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,028,446,335,190.06/950,892.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,288,131.95
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