Finding the Third Proportional to 947,658 and 2,237,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,658 and 2,237,094 is: 5,281,008.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,658 : 2,237,094 = 2,237,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,658/2,237,094 = 2,237,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,658x = 2,237,094 × 2,237,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,658x = 5,004,589,564,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,004,589,564,836/947,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,281,008.09
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