Finding the Third Proportional to 445,968 and 961,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,968 and 961,920 is: 2,074,790.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,968 : 961,920 = 961,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,968/961,920 = 961,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,968x = 961,920 × 961,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,968x = 925,290,086,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,290,086,400/445,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,790.31
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