Finding the Third Proportional to 961,774.75 and 1,495,163.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 961,774.75 and 1,495,163.75 is: 2,324,364.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961,774.75 : 1,495,163.75 = 1,495,163.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961,774.75/1,495,163.75 = 1,495,163.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961,774.75x = 1,495,163.75 × 1,495,163.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961,774.75x = 2,235,514,639,314.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,235,514,639,314.06/961,774.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,364.04
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