Finding the Third Proportional to 968,144.50 and 2,104,202.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,144.50 and 2,104,202.50 is: 4,573,354.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,144.50 : 2,104,202.50 = 2,104,202.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,144.50/2,104,202.50 = 2,104,202.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,144.50x = 2,104,202.50 × 2,104,202.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,144.50x = 4,427,668,161,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,427,668,161,006.25/968,144.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,573,354.66
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