Finding the Third Proportional to 937,600 and 2,021,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 937,600 and 2,021,216 is: 4,357,203.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937,600 : 2,021,216 = 2,021,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937,600/2,021,216 = 2,021,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937,600x = 2,021,216 × 2,021,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937,600x = 4,085,314,118,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,085,314,118,656/937,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,357,203.62
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