Finding the Third Proportional to 936,716 and 2,210,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,716 and 2,210,508 is: 5,216,464.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,716 : 2,210,508 = 2,210,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,716/2,210,508 = 2,210,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,716x = 2,210,508 × 2,210,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,716x = 4,886,345,618,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,886,345,618,064/936,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,216,464.35
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