Finding the Third Proportional to 444,877 and 978,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,877 and 978,313 is: 2,151,372.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,877 : 978,313 = 978,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,877/978,313 = 978,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,877x = 978,313 × 978,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,877x = 957,096,325,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 957,096,325,969/444,877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,151,372.91
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