Finding the Third Proportional to 938,836 and 2,027,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 938,836 and 2,027,328 is: 4,377,824.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,836 : 2,027,328 = 2,027,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,836/2,027,328 = 2,027,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,836x = 2,027,328 × 2,027,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,836x = 4,110,058,819,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,110,058,819,584/938,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,377,824.05
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