Finding the Third Proportional to 437,000.25 and 934,716.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,000.25 and 934,716.75 is: 1,999,301.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,000.25 : 934,716.75 = 934,716.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,000.25/934,716.75 = 934,716.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,000.25x = 934,716.75 × 934,716.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,000.25x = 873,695,402,730.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,695,402,730.56/437,000.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,999,301.84
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