Finding the Third Proportional to 944,798.50 and 1,434,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,798.50 and 1,434,694 is: 2,178,609.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,798.50 : 1,434,694 = 1,434,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,798.50/1,434,694 = 1,434,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,798.50x = 1,434,694 × 1,434,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,798.50x = 2,058,346,873,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,058,346,873,636/944,798.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,609.38
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