Finding the Third Proportional to 933,312 and 1,447,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,312 and 1,447,872 is: 2,246,122.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,312 : 1,447,872 = 1,447,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,312/1,447,872 = 1,447,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,312x = 1,447,872 × 1,447,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,312x = 2,096,333,328,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,096,333,328,384/933,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,246,122.76
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