Finding the Third Proportional to 936,182 and 2,014,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,182 and 2,014,566 is: 4,335,135.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,182 : 2,014,566 = 2,014,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,182/2,014,566 = 2,014,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,182x = 2,014,566 × 2,014,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,182x = 4,058,476,168,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,058,476,168,356/936,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,335,135.87
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