Finding the Third Proportional to 439,376 and 959,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,376 and 959,296 is: 2,094,444.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,376 : 959,296 = 959,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,376/959,296 = 959,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,376x = 959,296 × 959,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,376x = 920,248,815,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,248,815,616/439,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,444.88
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