Finding the Third Proportional to 935,720 and 1,905,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 935,720 and 1,905,344 is: 3,879,724.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935,720 : 1,905,344 = 1,905,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935,720/1,905,344 = 1,905,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935,720x = 1,905,344 × 1,905,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935,720x = 3,630,335,758,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,630,335,758,336/935,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,879,724.45
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