Finding the Third Proportional to 947,328 and 2,035,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,328 and 2,035,200 is: 4,372,338.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,328 : 2,035,200 = 2,035,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,328/2,035,200 = 2,035,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,328x = 2,035,200 × 2,035,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,328x = 4,142,039,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,142,039,040,000/947,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,372,338.87
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