Finding the Third Proportional to 962,974.50 and 2,277,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,974.50 and 2,277,327 is: 5,385,623.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,974.50 : 2,277,327 = 2,277,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,974.50/2,277,327 = 2,277,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,974.50x = 2,277,327 × 2,277,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,974.50x = 5,186,218,264,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,186,218,264,929/962,974.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,385,623.67
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