Finding the Third Proportional to 396,962 and 936,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,962 and 936,317 is: 2,208,497.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,962 : 936,317 = 936,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,962/936,317 = 936,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,962x = 936,317 × 936,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,962x = 876,689,524,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,689,524,489/396,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,208,497.35
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