Finding the Third Proportional to 947,234 and 2,029,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,234 and 2,029,252 is: 4,347,250.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,234 : 2,029,252 = 2,029,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,234/2,029,252 = 2,029,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,234x = 2,029,252 × 2,029,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,234x = 4,117,863,679,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,117,863,679,504/947,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,347,250.71
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