Finding the Third Proportional to 437,964 and 943,399.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,964 and 943,399.50 is: 2,032,136.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,964 : 943,399.50 = 943,399.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,964/943,399.50 = 943,399.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,964x = 943,399.50 × 943,399.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,964x = 890,002,616,600.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,002,616,600.25/437,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,136.47
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