Finding the Third Proportional to 947,226 and 2,029,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,226 and 2,029,560 is: 4,348,607.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,226 : 2,029,560 = 2,029,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,226/2,029,560 = 2,029,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,226x = 2,029,560 × 2,029,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,226x = 4,119,113,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,119,113,793,600/947,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,348,607.19
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