Finding the Third Proportional to 936,912 and 2,083,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,912 and 2,083,448 is: 4,633,045.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,912 : 2,083,448 = 2,083,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,912/2,083,448 = 2,083,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,912x = 2,083,448 × 2,083,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,912x = 4,340,755,568,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,340,755,568,704/936,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,633,045.12
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