Finding the Third Proportional to 936,876 and 2,083,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,876 and 2,083,368 is: 4,632,867.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,876 : 2,083,368 = 2,083,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,876/2,083,368 = 2,083,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,876x = 2,083,368 × 2,083,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,876x = 4,340,422,223,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,340,422,223,424/936,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,632,867.34
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