Finding the Third Proportional to 446,892 and 957,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,892 and 957,744 is: 2,052,562.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,892 : 957,744 = 957,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,892/957,744 = 957,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,892x = 957,744 × 957,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,892x = 917,273,569,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,273,569,536/446,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,562.07
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