Finding the Third Proportional to 947,247 and 1,285,960.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,247 and 1,285,960.50 is: 1,745,790.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,247 : 1,285,960.50 = 1,285,960.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,247/1,285,960.50 = 1,285,960.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,247x = 1,285,960.50 × 1,285,960.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,247x = 1,653,694,407,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,653,694,407,560.25/947,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,745,790.07
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