Finding the Third Proportional to 936,183 and 2,016,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,183 and 2,016,570 is: 4,343,760.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,183 : 2,016,570 = 2,016,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,183/2,016,570 = 2,016,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,183x = 2,016,570 × 2,016,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,183x = 4,066,554,564,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,066,554,564,900/936,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,343,760.32
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