Finding the Third Proportional to 434,248 and 956,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,248 and 956,841 is: 2,108,345.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,248 : 956,841 = 956,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,248/956,841 = 956,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,248x = 956,841 × 956,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,248x = 915,544,699,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 915,544,699,281/434,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,108,345.23
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