Finding the Third Proportional to 936,442 and 2,014,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,442 and 2,014,917 is: 4,335,442.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,442 : 2,014,917 = 2,014,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,442/2,014,917 = 2,014,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,442x = 2,014,917 × 2,014,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,442x = 4,059,890,516,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,059,890,516,889/936,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,335,442.58
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