Finding the Third Proportional to 952,620.75 and 1,475,587.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,620.75 and 1,475,587.13 is: 2,285,649.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,620.75 : 1,475,587.13 = 1,475,587.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,620.75/1,475,587.13 = 1,475,587.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,620.75x = 1,475,587.13 × 1,475,587.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,620.75x = 2,177,357,363,465.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,177,357,363,465.77/952,620.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,285,649.73
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