Finding the Third Proportional to 443,872 and 958,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,872 and 958,688 is: 2,070,602.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,872 : 958,688 = 958,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,872/958,688 = 958,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,872x = 958,688 × 958,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,872x = 919,082,681,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,082,681,344/443,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,070,602.97
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