Finding the Third Proportional to 443,446 and 972,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,446 and 972,734 is: 2,133,769.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,446 : 972,734 = 972,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,446/972,734 = 972,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,446x = 972,734 × 972,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,446x = 946,211,434,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,211,434,756/443,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133,769.24
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