Finding the Third Proportional to 936,632 and 2,210,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,632 and 2,210,306 is: 5,215,978.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,632 : 2,210,306 = 2,210,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,632/2,210,306 = 2,210,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,632x = 2,210,306 × 2,210,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,632x = 4,885,452,613,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,885,452,613,636/936,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,215,978.76
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