Finding the Third Proportional to 437,874 and 943,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,874 and 943,275 is: 2,032,017.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,874 : 943,275 = 943,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,874/943,275 = 943,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,874x = 943,275 × 943,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,874x = 889,767,725,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,767,725,625/437,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,017.72
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