Finding the Third Proportional to 439,495 and 959,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,495 and 959,530 is: 2,094,899.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,495 : 959,530 = 959,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,495/959,530 = 959,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,495x = 959,530 × 959,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,495x = 920,697,820,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,697,820,900/439,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,899.42
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