Finding the Third Proportional to 936,336 and 2,021,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,336 and 2,021,931 is: 4,366,173.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,336 : 2,021,931 = 2,021,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,336/2,021,931 = 2,021,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,336x = 2,021,931 × 2,021,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,336x = 4,088,204,968,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,088,204,968,761/936,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,366,173.01
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