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Finding the Third Proportional to 947,621 and 2,052,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 947,621 and 2,052,706 is: 4,446,505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,621 : 2,052,706 = 2,052,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,621/2,052,706 = 2,052,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,621x = 2,052,706 × 2,052,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,621x = 4,213,601,922,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,601,922,436/947,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446,505.43

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