Finding the Third Proportional to 436,164 and 953,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,164 and 953,337 is: 2,083,737.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,164 : 953,337 = 953,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,164/953,337 = 953,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,164x = 953,337 × 953,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,164x = 908,851,435,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,851,435,569/436,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,083,737.85
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