Finding the Third Proportional to 947,380 and 1,418,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,380 and 1,418,600 is: 2,124,201.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,380 : 1,418,600 = 1,418,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,380/1,418,600 = 1,418,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,380x = 1,418,600 × 1,418,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,380x = 2,012,425,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,012,425,960,000/947,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,124,201.44
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