Finding the Third Proportional to 438,423 and 911,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,423 and 911,295 is: 1,894,194.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,423 : 911,295 = 911,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,423/911,295 = 911,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,423x = 911,295 × 911,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,423x = 830,458,577,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,458,577,025/438,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,894,194.82
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