Finding the Third Proportional to 437,884 and 944,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,884 and 944,168 is: 2,035,820.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,884 : 944,168 = 944,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,884/944,168 = 944,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,884x = 944,168 × 944,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,884x = 891,453,212,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,453,212,224/437,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,820.47
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