Finding the Third Proportional to 389,612 and 936,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,612 and 936,041 is: 2,248,834.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,612 : 936,041 = 936,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,612/936,041 = 936,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,612x = 936,041 × 936,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,612x = 876,172,753,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,172,753,681/389,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,834.11
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