Finding the Third Proportional to 437,854 and 943,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,854 and 943,253 is: 2,032,015.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,854 : 943,253 = 943,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,854/943,253 = 943,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,854x = 943,253 × 943,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,854x = 889,726,222,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,726,222,009/437,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,015.74
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