Finding the Third Proportional to 439,320 and 959,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,320 and 959,208 is: 2,094,327.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,320 : 959,208 = 959,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,320/959,208 = 959,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,320x = 959,208 × 959,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,320x = 920,079,987,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,079,987,264/439,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,327.57
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