Finding the Third Proportional to 941,730 and 2,044,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 941,730 and 2,044,000 is: 4,436,447.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
941,730 : 2,044,000 = 2,044,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
941,730/2,044,000 = 2,044,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
941,730x = 2,044,000 × 2,044,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
941,730x = 4,177,936,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,177,936,000,000/941,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,436,447.81
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