Finding the Third Proportional to 936,140 and 2,014,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,140 and 2,014,484 is: 4,334,977.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,140 : 2,014,484 = 2,014,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,140/2,014,484 = 2,014,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,140x = 2,014,484 × 2,014,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,140x = 4,058,145,786,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,058,145,786,256/936,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,334,977.45
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