Finding the Third Proportional to 437,352 and 947,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,352 and 947,244 is: 2,051,599.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,352 : 947,244 = 947,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,352/947,244 = 947,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,352x = 947,244 × 947,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,352x = 897,271,195,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 897,271,195,536/437,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,051,599.62
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