Finding the Third Proportional to 438,372 and 943,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,372 and 943,272 is: 2,029,696.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,372 : 943,272 = 943,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,372/943,272 = 943,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,372x = 943,272 × 943,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,372x = 889,762,065,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,762,065,984/438,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,029,696.39
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