Finding the Third Proportional to 449,709 and 957,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,709 and 957,680 is: 2,039,432.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,709 : 957,680 = 957,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,709/957,680 = 957,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,709x = 957,680 × 957,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,709x = 917,150,982,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,150,982,400/449,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,039,432.13
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