Finding the Third Proportional to 947,170 and 2,028,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,170 and 2,028,692 is: 4,345,145.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,170 : 2,028,692 = 2,028,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,170/2,028,692 = 2,028,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,170x = 2,028,692 × 2,028,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,170x = 4,115,591,230,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,115,591,230,864/947,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,345,145.25
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