Finding the Third Proportional to 935,966 and 2,021,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 935,966 and 2,021,374 is: 4,365,492.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935,966 : 2,021,374 = 2,021,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935,966/2,021,374 = 2,021,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935,966x = 2,021,374 × 2,021,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935,966x = 4,085,952,847,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,085,952,847,876/935,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,365,492.81
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