Finding the Third Proportional to 438,876 and 944,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,876 and 944,352 is: 2,032,010.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,876 : 944,352 = 944,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,876/944,352 = 944,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,876x = 944,352 × 944,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,876x = 891,800,699,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,800,699,904/438,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,010.64
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