Finding the Third Proportional to 445,144 and 943,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,144 and 943,258 is: 1,998,759.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,144 : 943,258 = 943,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,144/943,258 = 943,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,144x = 943,258 × 943,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,144x = 889,735,654,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,735,654,564/445,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,759.18
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