Finding the Third Proportional to 438,618 and 956,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,618 and 956,556 is: 2,086,096.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,618 : 956,556 = 956,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,618/956,556 = 956,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,618x = 956,556 × 956,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,618x = 914,999,381,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,999,381,136/438,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,086,096.29
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