Finding the Third Proportional to 439,792 and 958,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,792 and 958,576 is: 2,089,323.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,792 : 958,576 = 958,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,792/958,576 = 958,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,792x = 958,576 × 958,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,792x = 918,867,947,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,867,947,776/439,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,089,323.93
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