Finding the Third Proportional to 444,144 and 976,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,144 and 976,861 is: 2,148,531.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,144 : 976,861 = 976,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,144/976,861 = 976,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,144x = 976,861 × 976,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,144x = 954,257,413,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 954,257,413,321/444,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,148,531.59
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