Finding the Third Proportional to 933,290 and 1,447,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,290 and 1,447,887 is: 2,246,222.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,290 : 1,447,887 = 1,447,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,290/1,447,887 = 1,447,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,290x = 1,447,887 × 1,447,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,290x = 2,096,376,764,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,096,376,764,769/933,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,246,222.25
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