Finding the Third Proportional to 931,600 and 1,996,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 931,600 and 1,996,160 is: 4,277,216.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931,600 : 1,996,160 = 1,996,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931,600/1,996,160 = 1,996,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931,600x = 1,996,160 × 1,996,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931,600x = 3,984,654,745,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,984,654,745,600/931,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,277,216.34
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