Finding the Third Proportional to 436,842 and 959,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,842 and 959,337 is: 2,106,774.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,842 : 959,337 = 959,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,842/959,337 = 959,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,842x = 959,337 × 959,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,842x = 920,327,479,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,327,479,569/436,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,106,774.26
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