Finding the Third Proportional to 972,342 and 1,471,927.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 972,342 and 1,471,927.50 is: 2,228,198.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972,342 : 1,471,927.50 = 1,471,927.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972,342/1,471,927.50 = 1,471,927.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972,342x = 1,471,927.50 × 1,471,927.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972,342x = 2,166,570,565,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,166,570,565,256.25/972,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,228,198.07
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