Finding the Third Proportional to 434,256 and 956,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,256 and 956,857 is: 2,108,376.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,256 : 956,857 = 956,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,256/956,857 = 956,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,256x = 956,857 × 956,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,256x = 915,575,318,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 915,575,318,449/434,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,108,376.90
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