Finding the Third Proportional to 957,441.50 and 1,482,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,441.50 and 1,482,448 is: 2,295,338.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,441.50 : 1,482,448 = 1,482,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,441.50/1,482,448 = 1,482,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,441.50x = 1,482,448 × 1,482,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,441.50x = 2,197,652,072,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,197,652,072,704/957,441.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,295,338.22
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