Finding the Third Proportional to 444,836 and 978,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,836 and 978,218 is: 2,151,153.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,836 : 978,218 = 978,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,836/978,218 = 978,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,836x = 978,218 × 978,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,836x = 956,910,455,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,910,455,524/444,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,151,153.36
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