Finding the Third Proportional to 947,646 and 2,047,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,646 and 2,047,032 is: 4,421,841.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,646 : 2,047,032 = 2,047,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,646/2,047,032 = 2,047,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,646x = 2,047,032 × 2,047,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,646x = 4,190,340,009,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,190,340,009,024/947,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,421,841.08
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