Finding the Third Proportional to 936,427.08 and 2,014,974.98
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,427.08 and 2,014,974.98 is: 4,335,761.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,427.08 : 2,014,974.98 = 2,014,974.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,427.08/2,014,974.98 = 2,014,974.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,427.08x = 2,014,974.98 × 2,014,974.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,427.08x = 4,060,124,187,657.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,060,124,187,657.03/936,427.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,335,761.20
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