Finding the Third Proportional to 434,037 and 952,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,037 and 952,115 is: 2,088,584.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,037 : 952,115 = 952,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,037/952,115 = 952,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,037x = 952,115 × 952,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,037x = 906,522,973,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,522,973,225/434,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,088,584.55
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