Finding the Third Proportional to 443,062 and 971,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,062 and 971,903 is: 2,131,971.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,062 : 971,903 = 971,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,062/971,903 = 971,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,062x = 971,903 × 971,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,062x = 944,595,441,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,595,441,409/443,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131,971.24
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