Finding the Third Proportional to 461,588 and 959,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,588 and 959,868 is: 1,996,036.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,588 : 959,868 = 959,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,588/959,868 = 959,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,588x = 959,868 × 959,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,588x = 921,346,577,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,346,577,424/461,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,996,036.68
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