Finding the Third Proportional to 935,800 and 1,397,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 935,800 and 1,397,464 is: 2,086,883.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935,800 : 1,397,464 = 1,397,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935,800/1,397,464 = 1,397,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935,800x = 1,397,464 × 1,397,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935,800x = 1,952,905,631,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,952,905,631,296/935,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,086,883.56
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