Finding the Third Proportional to 436,620 and 939,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,620 and 939,639 is: 2,022,173.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,620 : 939,639 = 939,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,620/939,639 = 939,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,620x = 939,639 × 939,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,620x = 882,921,450,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,921,450,321/436,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,022,173.63
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