Finding the Third Proportional to 407,680 and 959,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,680 and 959,248 is: 2,257,056.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,680 : 959,248 = 959,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,680/959,248 = 959,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,680x = 959,248 × 959,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,680x = 920,156,725,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,156,725,504/407,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,257,056.33
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