Finding the Third Proportional to 952,912.50 and 1,431,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,912.50 and 1,431,495 is: 2,150,436.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,912.50 : 1,431,495 = 1,431,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,912.50/1,431,495 = 1,431,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,912.50x = 1,431,495 × 1,431,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,912.50x = 2,049,177,935,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,049,177,935,025/952,912.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,150,436.62
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