Finding the Third Proportional to 409,014 and 955,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,014 and 955,275 is: 2,231,098.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,014 : 955,275 = 955,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,014/955,275 = 955,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,014x = 955,275 × 955,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,014x = 912,550,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 912,550,325,625/409,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,231,098.02
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