Finding the Third Proportional to 437,722 and 940,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,722 and 940,834 is: 2,022,216.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,722 : 940,834 = 940,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,722/940,834 = 940,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,722x = 940,834 × 940,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,722x = 885,168,615,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,168,615,556/437,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,022,216.42
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