Finding the Third Proportional to 935,142 and 2,016,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 935,142 and 2,016,220 is: 4,347,086.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935,142 : 2,016,220 = 2,016,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935,142/2,016,220 = 2,016,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935,142x = 2,016,220 × 2,016,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935,142x = 4,065,143,088,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,065,143,088,400/935,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,347,086.42
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