Finding the Third Proportional to 947,220 and 2,029,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,220 and 2,029,224 is: 4,347,194.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,220 : 2,029,224 = 2,029,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,220/2,029,224 = 2,029,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,220x = 2,029,224 × 2,029,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,220x = 4,117,750,042,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,117,750,042,176/947,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,347,194.99
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