Finding the Third Proportional to 441,468 and 959,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 441,468 and 959,760 is: 2,086,536.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441,468 : 959,760 = 959,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441,468/959,760 = 959,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441,468x = 959,760 × 959,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441,468x = 921,139,257,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,139,257,600/441,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,086,536.87
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