Finding the Third Proportional to 396,957 and 936,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,957 and 936,927 is: 2,211,403.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,957 : 936,927 = 936,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,957/936,927 = 936,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,957x = 936,927 × 936,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,957x = 877,832,203,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,832,203,329/396,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,211,403.76
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