Finding the Third Proportional to 437,136 and 959,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,136 and 959,904 is: 2,107,846.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,136 : 959,904 = 959,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,136/959,904 = 959,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,136x = 959,904 × 959,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,136x = 921,415,689,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,415,689,216/437,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,107,846.73
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