Finding the Third Proportional to 936,814 and 2,015,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,814 and 2,015,714 is: 4,337,150.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,814 : 2,015,714 = 2,015,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,814/2,015,714 = 2,015,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,814x = 2,015,714 × 2,015,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,814x = 4,063,102,929,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,063,102,929,796/936,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,337,150.10
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