Finding the Third Proportional to 449,723 and 957,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,723 and 957,708 is: 2,039,487.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,723 : 957,708 = 957,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,723/957,708 = 957,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,723x = 957,708 × 957,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,723x = 917,204,613,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,204,613,264/449,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,039,487.89
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