Finding the Third Proportional to 449,526 and 956,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,526 and 956,264 is: 2,034,233.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,526 : 956,264 = 956,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,526/956,264 = 956,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,526x = 956,264 × 956,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,526x = 914,440,837,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,440,837,696/449,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,233.48
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