Finding the Third Proportional to 436,730 and 954,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,730 and 954,928 is: 2,087,989.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,730 : 954,928 = 954,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,730/954,928 = 954,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,730x = 954,928 × 954,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,730x = 911,887,485,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 911,887,485,184/436,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,087,989.11
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