Finding the Third Proportional to 437,732 and 940,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,732 and 940,850 is: 2,022,239.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,732 : 940,850 = 940,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,732/940,850 = 940,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,732x = 940,850 × 940,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,732x = 885,198,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,198,722,500/437,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,022,239.00
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