Finding the Third Proportional to 944.50 and 2,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 944.50 and 2,044 is: 4,423.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944.50 : 2,044 = 2,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944.50/2,044 = 2,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944.50x = 2,044 × 2,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944.50x = 4,177,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,177,936/944.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,423.44
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