Finding the Third Proportional to 935,730 and 2,026,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 935,730 and 2,026,980 is: 4,390,847.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935,730 : 2,026,980 = 2,026,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935,730/2,026,980 = 2,026,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935,730x = 2,026,980 × 2,026,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935,730x = 4,108,647,920,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,108,647,920,400/935,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,390,847.70
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