Finding the Third Proportional to 475,154 and 958,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,154 and 958,086 is: 1,931,855.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,154 : 958,086 = 958,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,154/958,086 = 958,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,154x = 958,086 × 958,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,154x = 917,928,783,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,928,783,396/475,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,931,855.32
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