Finding the Third Proportional to 408,140 and 953,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,140 and 953,073 is: 2,225,579.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,140 : 953,073 = 953,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,140/953,073 = 953,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,140x = 953,073 × 953,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,140x = 908,348,143,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,348,143,329/408,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,225,579.81
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