Finding the Third Proportional to 936,506 and 2,022,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,506 and 2,022,772 is: 4,369,012.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,506 : 2,022,772 = 2,022,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,506/2,022,772 = 2,022,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,506x = 2,022,772 × 2,022,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,506x = 4,091,606,563,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,091,606,563,984/936,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,369,012.65
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