Finding the Third Proportional to 957,204 and 1,481,962.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,204 and 1,481,962.50 is: 2,294,404.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,204 : 1,481,962.50 = 1,481,962.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,204/1,481,962.50 = 1,481,962.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,204x = 1,481,962.50 × 1,481,962.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,204x = 2,196,212,851,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,196,212,851,406.25/957,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,294,404.17
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