Finding the Third Proportional to 439,316 and 959,185.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,316 and 959,185.50 is: 2,094,248.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,316 : 959,185.50 = 959,185.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,316/959,185.50 = 959,185.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,316x = 959,185.50 × 959,185.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,316x = 920,036,823,410.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,036,823,410.25/439,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,248.38
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