Finding the Third Proportional to 434,313 and 956,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,313 and 956,970 is: 2,108,598.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,313 : 956,970 = 956,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,313/956,970 = 956,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,313x = 956,970 × 956,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,313x = 915,791,580,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 915,791,580,900/434,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,108,598.13
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