Finding the Third Proportional to 438,564 and 944,803.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,564 and 944,803.50 is: 2,035,401.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,564 : 944,803.50 = 944,803.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,564/944,803.50 = 944,803.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,564x = 944,803.50 × 944,803.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,564x = 892,653,653,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,653,653,612.25/438,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,401.11
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