Finding the Third Proportional to 947,139 and 1,444,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,139 and 1,444,347 is: 2,202,568.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,139 : 1,444,347 = 1,444,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,139/1,444,347 = 1,444,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,139x = 1,444,347 × 1,444,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,139x = 2,086,138,256,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,086,138,256,409/947,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,202,568.21
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