Finding the Third Proportional to 939,366 and 2,055,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 939,366 and 2,055,960 is: 4,499,813.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
939,366 : 2,055,960 = 2,055,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
939,366/2,055,960 = 2,055,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
939,366x = 2,055,960 × 2,055,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
939,366x = 4,226,971,521,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,226,971,521,600/939,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,499,813.19
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