Finding the Third Proportional to 443,828 and 958,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,828 and 958,473 is: 2,069,879.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,828 : 958,473 = 958,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,828/958,473 = 958,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,828x = 958,473 × 958,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,828x = 918,670,491,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,670,491,729/443,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,069,879.53
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