Finding the Third Proportional to 936,322 and 2,021,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,322 and 2,021,904 is: 4,366,121.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,322 : 2,021,904 = 2,021,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,322/2,021,904 = 2,021,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,322x = 2,021,904 × 2,021,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,322x = 4,088,095,785,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,088,095,785,216/936,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,366,121.68
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