Finding the Third Proportional to 944,538 and 2,038,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,538 and 2,038,332 is: 4,398,761.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,538 : 2,038,332 = 2,038,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,538/2,038,332 = 2,038,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,538x = 2,038,332 × 2,038,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,538x = 4,154,797,342,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,154,797,342,224/944,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,398,761.45
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