Finding the Third Proportional to 947,586 and 2,025,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,586 and 2,025,412 is: 4,329,204.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,586 : 2,025,412 = 2,025,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,586/2,025,412 = 2,025,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,586x = 2,025,412 × 2,025,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,586x = 4,102,293,769,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,102,293,769,744/947,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,329,204.71
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