Finding the Third Proportional to 959,248 and 2,072,193.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,248 and 2,072,193.50 is: 4,476,408.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,248 : 2,072,193.50 = 2,072,193.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,248/2,072,193.50 = 2,072,193.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,248x = 2,072,193.50 × 2,072,193.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,248x = 4,293,985,901,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,293,985,901,442.25/959,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,476,408.50
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