Finding the Third Proportional to 439,364 and 958,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,364 and 958,917 is: 2,092,847.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,364 : 958,917 = 958,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,364/958,917 = 958,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,364x = 958,917 × 958,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,364x = 919,521,812,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,521,812,889/439,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,092,847.42
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