Finding the Third Proportional to 407,580 and 959,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,580 and 959,018 is: 2,256,527.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,580 : 959,018 = 959,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,580/959,018 = 959,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,580x = 959,018 × 959,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,580x = 919,715,524,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,715,524,324/407,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,256,527.61
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