Finding the Third Proportional to 439,247 and 959,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,247 and 959,053 is: 2,093,998.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,247 : 959,053 = 959,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,247/959,053 = 959,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,247x = 959,053 × 959,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,247x = 919,782,656,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,782,656,809/439,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,093,998.72
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