Finding the Third Proportional to 449,552 and 956,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,552 and 956,311 is: 2,034,315.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,552 : 956,311 = 956,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,552/956,311 = 956,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,552x = 956,311 × 956,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,552x = 914,530,728,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,530,728,721/449,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,315.78
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