Finding the Third Proportional to 440,994 and 966,059.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,994 and 966,059.25 is: 2,116,288.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,994 : 966,059.25 = 966,059.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,994/966,059.25 = 966,059.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,994x = 966,059.25 × 966,059.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,994x = 933,270,474,510.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,270,474,510.56/440,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,116,288.37
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