Finding the Third Proportional to 947,568 and 1,252,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,568 and 1,252,008 is: 1,654,260.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,568 : 1,252,008 = 1,252,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,568/1,252,008 = 1,252,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,568x = 1,252,008 × 1,252,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,568x = 1,567,524,032,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,567,524,032,064/947,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,654,260.20
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