Finding the Third Proportional to 440,789 and 954,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,789 and 954,874 is: 2,068,527.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,789 : 954,874 = 954,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,789/954,874 = 954,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,789x = 954,874 × 954,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,789x = 911,784,355,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 911,784,355,876/440,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,068,527.93
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