Finding the Third Proportional to 438,914 and 943,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,914 and 943,300 is: 2,027,310.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,914 : 943,300 = 943,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,914/943,300 = 943,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,914x = 943,300 × 943,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,914x = 889,814,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,814,890,000/438,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,027,310.34
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