Finding the Third Proportional to 435,907 and 960,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,907 and 960,251 is: 2,115,318.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,907 : 960,251 = 960,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,907/960,251 = 960,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,907x = 960,251 × 960,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,907x = 922,081,983,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,081,983,001/435,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,318.14
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