Finding the Third Proportional to 936,194 and 2,016,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,194 and 2,016,589 is: 4,343,791.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,194 : 2,016,589 = 2,016,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,194/2,016,589 = 2,016,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,194x = 2,016,589 × 2,016,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,194x = 4,066,631,194,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,066,631,194,921/936,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,343,791.13
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