Finding the Third Proportional to 437,088 and 960,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,088 and 960,888 is: 2,112,402.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,088 : 960,888 = 960,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,088/960,888 = 960,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,088x = 960,888 × 960,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,088x = 923,305,748,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923,305,748,544/437,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,112,402.42
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