Finding the Third Proportional to 396,984 and 936,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,984 and 936,348 is: 2,208,521.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,984 : 936,348 = 936,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,984/936,348 = 936,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,984x = 936,348 × 936,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,984x = 876,747,577,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,747,577,104/396,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,208,521.19
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