Finding the Third Proportional to 435,274 and 936,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,274 and 936,916 is: 2,016,687.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,274 : 936,916 = 936,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,274/936,916 = 936,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,274x = 936,916 × 936,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,274x = 877,811,591,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,811,591,056/435,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,016,687.40
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