Finding the Third Proportional to 407,691 and 959,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,691 and 959,274 is: 2,257,117.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,691 : 959,274 = 959,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,691/959,274 = 959,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,691x = 959,274 × 959,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,691x = 920,206,607,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,206,607,076/407,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,257,117.79
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