Finding the Third Proportional to 936,712 and 2,210,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,712 and 2,210,498 is: 5,216,439.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,712 : 2,210,498 = 2,210,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,712/2,210,498 = 2,210,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,712x = 2,210,498 × 2,210,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,712x = 4,886,301,408,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,886,301,408,004/936,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,216,439.43
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