Finding the Third Proportional to 976,279.50 and 2,102,422.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 976,279.50 and 2,102,422.50 is: 4,527,576.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976,279.50 : 2,102,422.50 = 2,102,422.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976,279.50/2,102,422.50 = 2,102,422.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976,279.50x = 2,102,422.50 × 2,102,422.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976,279.50x = 4,420,180,368,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,420,180,368,506.25/976,279.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,527,576.75
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