Finding the Third Proportional to 438,921 and 943,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,921 and 943,313 is: 2,027,333.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,921 : 943,313 = 943,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,921/943,313 = 943,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,921x = 943,313 × 943,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,921x = 889,839,415,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,839,415,969/438,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,027,333.88
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