Finding the Third Proportional to 962,920.50 and 1,490,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,920.50 and 1,490,202 is: 2,306,215.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,920.50 : 1,490,202 = 1,490,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,920.50/1,490,202 = 1,490,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,920.50x = 1,490,202 × 1,490,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,920.50x = 2,220,702,000,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,220,702,000,804/962,920.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,306,215.31
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