Finding the Third Proportional to 444,242 and 959,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,242 and 959,409 is: 2,071,991.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,242 : 959,409 = 959,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,242/959,409 = 959,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,242x = 959,409 × 959,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,242x = 920,465,629,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,465,629,281/444,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,071,991.46
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