Finding the Third Proportional to 436,985 and 953,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,985 and 953,407 is: 2,080,128.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,985 : 953,407 = 953,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,985/953,407 = 953,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,985x = 953,407 × 953,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,985x = 908,984,907,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,984,907,649/436,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,080,128.40
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