Finding the Third Proportional to 437,778 and 943,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,778 and 943,920 is: 2,035,243.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,778 : 943,920 = 943,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,778/943,920 = 943,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,778x = 943,920 × 943,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,778x = 890,984,966,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,984,966,400/437,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,243.81
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