Finding the Third Proportional to 444,890 and 959,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,890 and 959,762 is: 2,070,496.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,890 : 959,762 = 959,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,890/959,762 = 959,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,890x = 959,762 × 959,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,890x = 921,143,096,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,143,096,644/444,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,070,496.29
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