Finding the Third Proportional to 437,640 and 942,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,640 and 942,240 is: 2,028,645.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,640 : 942,240 = 942,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,640/942,240 = 942,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,640x = 942,240 × 942,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,640x = 887,816,217,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,816,217,600/437,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,028,645.05
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