Finding the Third Proportional to 944,000 and 2,045,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,000 and 2,045,408 is: 4,431,879.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,000 : 2,045,408 = 2,045,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,000/2,045,408 = 2,045,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,000x = 2,045,408 × 2,045,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,000x = 4,183,693,886,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,183,693,886,464/944,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,431,879.12
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