Finding the Third Proportional to 981,168.75 and 2,104,177.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 981,168.75 and 2,104,177.50 is: 4,512,539.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981,168.75 : 2,104,177.50 = 2,104,177.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981,168.75/2,104,177.50 = 2,104,177.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981,168.75x = 2,104,177.50 × 2,104,177.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981,168.75x = 4,427,562,951,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,427,562,951,506.25/981,168.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,512,539.72
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