Finding the Third Proportional to 936,334 and 2,020,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,334 and 2,020,170 is: 4,358,580.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,334 : 2,020,170 = 2,020,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,334/2,020,170 = 2,020,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,334x = 2,020,170 × 2,020,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,334x = 4,081,086,828,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,081,086,828,900/936,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,358,580.20
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