Finding the Third Proportional to 432,855 and 959,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,855 and 959,121 is: 2,125,222.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,855 : 959,121 = 959,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,855/959,121 = 959,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,855x = 959,121 × 959,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,855x = 919,913,092,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,913,092,641/432,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,125,222.29
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