Finding the Third Proportional to 438,872 and 944,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,872 and 944,344 is: 2,031,994.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,872 : 944,344 = 944,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,872/944,344 = 944,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,872x = 944,344 × 944,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,872x = 891,785,590,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,785,590,336/438,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,031,994.73
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