Finding the Third Proportional to 449,703 and 957,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,703 and 957,669 is: 2,039,412.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,703 : 957,669 = 957,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,703/957,669 = 957,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,703x = 957,669 × 957,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,703x = 917,129,913,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,129,913,561/449,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,039,412.49
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