Finding the Third Proportional to 957,850.50 and 1,440,811.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,850.50 and 1,440,811.50 is: 2,167,287.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,850.50 : 1,440,811.50 = 1,440,811.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,850.50/1,440,811.50 = 1,440,811.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,850.50x = 1,440,811.50 × 1,440,811.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,850.50x = 2,075,937,778,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,937,778,532.25/957,850.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,167,287.88
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