Finding the Third Proportional to 936,908 and 2,083,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,908 and 2,083,440 is: 4,633,029.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,908 : 2,083,440 = 2,083,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,908/2,083,440 = 2,083,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,908x = 2,083,440 × 2,083,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,908x = 4,340,722,233,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,340,722,233,600/936,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,633,029.32
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