Finding the Third Proportional to 442,989 and 948,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,989 and 948,996 is: 2,032,992.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,989 : 948,996 = 948,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,989/948,996 = 948,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,989x = 948,996 × 948,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,989x = 900,593,408,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,593,408,016/442,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,992.71
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