Finding the Third Proportional to 935,964 and 1,368,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 935,964 and 1,368,846 is: 2,001,935.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935,964 : 1,368,846 = 1,368,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935,964/1,368,846 = 1,368,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935,964x = 1,368,846 × 1,368,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935,964x = 1,873,739,371,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,873,739,371,716/935,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,001,935.30
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