Finding the Third Proportional to 437,638 and 942,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,638 and 942,234 is: 2,028,628.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,638 : 942,234 = 942,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,638/942,234 = 942,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,638x = 942,234 × 942,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,638x = 887,804,910,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,804,910,756/437,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,028,628.48
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