Finding the Third Proportional to 936,416 and 2,020,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,416 and 2,020,328 is: 4,358,880.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,416 : 2,020,328 = 2,020,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,416/2,020,328 = 2,020,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,416x = 2,020,328 × 2,020,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,416x = 4,081,725,227,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,081,725,227,584/936,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,358,880.27
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