Finding the Third Proportional to 439,372 and 958,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,372 and 958,934 is: 2,092,883.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,372 : 958,934 = 958,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,372/958,934 = 958,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,372x = 958,934 × 958,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,372x = 919,554,416,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,554,416,356/439,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,092,883.52
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