Finding the Third Proportional to 944,530 and 2,038,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,530 and 2,038,328 is: 4,398,781.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,530 : 2,038,328 = 2,038,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,530/2,038,328 = 2,038,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,530x = 2,038,328 × 2,038,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,530x = 4,154,781,035,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,154,781,035,584/944,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,398,781.44
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