Finding the Third Proportional to 437,976 and 944,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,976 and 944,316 is: 2,036,030.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,976 : 944,316 = 944,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,976/944,316 = 944,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,976x = 944,316 × 944,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,976x = 891,732,707,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,732,707,856/437,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,036,030.99
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