Finding the Third Proportional to 947,618 and 2,052,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,618 and 2,052,700 is: 4,446,493.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,618 : 2,052,700 = 2,052,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,618/2,052,700 = 2,052,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,618x = 2,052,700 × 2,052,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,618x = 4,213,577,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,213,577,290,000/947,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,446,493.51
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