Finding the Third Proportional to 437,952 and 941,377.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,952 and 941,377.50 is: 2,023,490.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,952 : 941,377.50 = 941,377.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,952/941,377.50 = 941,377.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,952x = 941,377.50 × 941,377.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,952x = 886,191,597,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,191,597,506.25/437,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,023,490.24
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