Finding the Third Proportional to 947,662 and 2,237,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,662 and 2,237,104 is: 5,281,033.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,662 : 2,237,104 = 2,237,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,662/2,237,104 = 2,237,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,662x = 2,237,104 × 2,237,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,662x = 5,004,634,306,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,004,634,306,816/947,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,281,033.01
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