Finding the Third Proportional to 441,630 and 957,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 441,630 and 957,942 is: 2,077,877.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441,630 : 957,942 = 957,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441,630/957,942 = 957,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441,630x = 957,942 × 957,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441,630x = 917,652,875,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,652,875,364/441,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,077,877.13
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