Finding the Third Proportional to 438,543.75 and 944,763.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,543.75 and 944,763.75 is: 2,035,323.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,543.75 : 944,763.75 = 944,763.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,543.75/944,763.75 = 944,763.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,543.75x = 944,763.75 × 944,763.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,543.75x = 892,578,543,314.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,578,543,314.06/438,543.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,323.83
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