Finding the Third Proportional to 436,788 and 955,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,788 and 955,026 is: 2,088,140.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,788 : 955,026 = 955,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,788/955,026 = 955,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,788x = 955,026 × 955,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,788x = 912,074,660,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 912,074,660,676/436,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,088,140.38
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