Finding the Third Proportional to 438,784 and 958,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,784 and 958,784 is: 2,095,032.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,784 : 958,784 = 958,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,784/958,784 = 958,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,784x = 958,784 × 958,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,784x = 919,266,758,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,266,758,656/438,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,095,032.54
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