Finding the Third Proportional to 936,834 and 1,947,265.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,834 and 1,947,265.50 is: 4,047,507.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,834 : 1,947,265.50 = 1,947,265.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,834/1,947,265.50 = 1,947,265.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,834x = 1,947,265.50 × 1,947,265.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,834x = 3,791,842,927,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,791,842,927,490.25/936,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,047,507.81
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