Finding the Third Proportional to 436,176 and 939,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,176 and 939,096 is: 2,021,893.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,176 : 939,096 = 939,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,176/939,096 = 939,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,176x = 939,096 × 939,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,176x = 881,901,297,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 881,901,297,216/436,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,021,893.22
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