Finding the Third Proportional to 436,966 and 934,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,966 and 934,644 is: 1,999,147.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,966 : 934,644 = 934,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,966/934,644 = 934,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,966x = 934,644 × 934,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,966x = 873,559,406,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,559,406,736/436,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,999,147.32
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