Finding the Third Proportional to 467,952 and 958,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,952 and 958,080 is: 1,961,562.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,952 : 958,080 = 958,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,952/958,080 = 958,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,952x = 958,080 × 958,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,952x = 917,917,286,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,917,286,400/467,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,562.91
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