Finding the Third Proportional to 436,516 and 964,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,516 and 964,804 is: 2,132,445.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,516 : 964,804 = 964,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,516/964,804 = 964,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,516x = 964,804 × 964,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,516x = 930,846,758,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 930,846,758,416/436,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,132,445.91
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