Finding the Third Proportional to 436,476 and 939,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,476 and 939,696 is: 2,023,086.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,476 : 939,696 = 939,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,476/939,696 = 939,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,476x = 939,696 × 939,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,476x = 883,028,572,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,028,572,416/436,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,023,086.20
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