Finding the Third Proportional to 435,808 and 944,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,808 and 944,000 is: 2,044,790.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,808 : 944,000 = 944,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,808/944,000 = 944,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,808x = 944,000 × 944,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,808x = 891,136,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,136,000,000/435,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,044,790.37
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