Finding the Third Proportional to 960,232.50 and 1,486,721.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,232.50 and 1,486,721.25 is: 2,301,880.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,232.50 : 1,486,721.25 = 1,486,721.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,232.50/1,486,721.25 = 1,486,721.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,232.50x = 1,486,721.25 × 1,486,721.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,232.50x = 2,210,340,075,201.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,340,075,201.56/960,232.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,301,880.09
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