Finding the Third Proportional to 442,148 and 947,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,148 and 947,386 is: 2,029,954.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,148 : 947,386 = 947,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,148/947,386 = 947,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,148x = 947,386 × 947,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,148x = 897,540,232,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 897,540,232,996/442,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,029,954.30
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