Finding the Third Proportional to 936,990 and 2,083,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 936,990 and 2,083,564 is: 4,633,175.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,990 : 2,083,564 = 2,083,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,990/2,083,564 = 2,083,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,990x = 2,083,564 × 2,083,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,990x = 4,341,238,942,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,341,238,942,096/936,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,633,175.32
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