Finding the Third Proportional to 944,524 and 2,038,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,524 and 2,038,306 is: 4,398,714.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,524 : 2,038,306 = 2,038,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,524/2,038,306 = 2,038,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,524x = 2,038,306 × 2,038,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,524x = 4,154,691,349,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,154,691,349,636/944,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,398,714.43
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