Finding the Third Proportional to 438,458 and 944,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,458 and 944,592 is: 2,034,981.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,458 : 944,592 = 944,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,458/944,592 = 944,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,458x = 944,592 × 944,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,458x = 892,254,046,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,254,046,464/438,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,981.79
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