Finding the Third Proportional to 444,658 and 973,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,658 and 973,644 is: 2,131,936.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,658 : 973,644 = 973,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,658/973,644 = 973,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,658x = 973,644 × 973,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,658x = 947,982,638,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 947,982,638,736/444,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131,936.54
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