Finding the Third Proportional to 947,158 and 2,029,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,158 and 2,029,100 is: 4,346,948.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,158 : 2,029,100 = 2,029,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,158/2,029,100 = 2,029,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,158x = 2,029,100 × 2,029,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,158x = 4,117,246,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,117,246,810,000/947,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,346,948.25
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