Finding the Third Proportional to 443,771 and 972,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,771 and 972,015 is: 2,129,055.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,771 : 972,015 = 972,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,771/972,015 = 972,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,771x = 972,015 × 972,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,771x = 944,813,160,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,813,160,225/443,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,129,055.66
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