Finding the Third Proportional to 405,044 and 937,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,044 and 937,703 is: 2,170,842.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,044 : 937,703 = 937,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,044/937,703 = 937,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,044x = 937,703 × 937,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,044x = 879,286,916,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 879,286,916,209/405,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,170,842.96
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