Finding the Third Proportional to 437,256 and 956,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,256 and 956,268 is: 2,091,334.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,256 : 956,268 = 956,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,256/956,268 = 956,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,256x = 956,268 × 956,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,256x = 914,448,487,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,448,487,824/437,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,091,334.34
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