Finding the Third Proportional to 965,011 and 2,062,542.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 965,011 and 2,062,542.50 is: 4,408,324.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965,011 : 2,062,542.50 = 2,062,542.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965,011/2,062,542.50 = 2,062,542.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965,011x = 2,062,542.50 × 2,062,542.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965,011x = 4,254,081,564,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,254,081,564,306.25/965,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,408,324.43
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