Finding the Third Proportional to 936,581 and 1,989,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,581 and 1,989,784 is: 4,227,333.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,581 : 1,989,784 = 1,989,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,581/1,989,784 = 1,989,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,581x = 1,989,784 × 1,989,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,581x = 3,959,240,366,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,959,240,366,656/936,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,227,333.64
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