Finding the Third Proportional to 944,540 and 2,038,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,540 and 2,038,348 is: 4,398,821.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,540 : 2,038,348 = 2,038,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,540/2,038,348 = 2,038,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,540x = 2,038,348 × 2,038,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,540x = 4,154,862,569,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,154,862,569,104/944,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,398,821.19
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