Finding the Third Proportional to 436,862 and 934,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,862 and 934,440 is: 1,998,750.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,862 : 934,440 = 934,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,862/934,440 = 934,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,862x = 934,440 × 934,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,862x = 873,178,113,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,178,113,600/436,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,750.44
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