Finding the Third Proportional to 962,972.44 and 2,277,322.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,972.44 and 2,277,322.88 is: 5,385,615.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,972.44 : 2,277,322.88 = 2,277,322.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,972.44/2,277,322.88 = 2,277,322.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,972.44x = 2,277,322.88 × 2,277,322.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,972.44x = 5,186,199,476,998.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,186,199,476,998.27/962,972.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,385,615.70
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