Finding the Third Proportional to 439,258 and 962,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,258 and 962,565 is: 2,109,310.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,258 : 962,565 = 962,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,258/962,565 = 962,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,258x = 962,565 × 962,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,258x = 926,531,379,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 926,531,379,225/439,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,109,310.20
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