Finding the Third Proportional to 446,730 and 955,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,730 and 955,788 is: 2,044,928.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,730 : 955,788 = 955,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,730/955,788 = 955,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,730x = 955,788 × 955,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,730x = 913,530,700,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,530,700,944/446,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,044,928.03
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