Finding the Third Proportional to 437,457 and 953,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,457 and 953,970 is: 2,080,338.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,457 : 953,970 = 953,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,457/953,970 = 953,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,457x = 953,970 × 953,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,457x = 910,058,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 910,058,760,900/437,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,080,338.78
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