Finding the Third Proportional to 444,930 and 959,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,930 and 959,850 is: 2,070,689.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,930 : 959,850 = 959,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,930/959,850 = 959,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,930x = 959,850 × 959,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,930x = 921,312,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,312,022,500/444,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,070,689.82
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