Finding the Third Proportional to 460,779 and 958,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,779 and 958,333 is: 1,993,151.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,779 : 958,333 = 958,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,779/958,333 = 958,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,779x = 958,333 × 958,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,779x = 918,402,138,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,402,138,889/460,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,993,151.03
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