Finding the Third Proportional to 947,692 and 2,237,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,692 and 2,237,180 is: 5,281,224.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,692 : 2,237,180 = 2,237,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,692/2,237,180 = 2,237,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,692x = 2,237,180 × 2,237,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,692x = 5,004,974,352,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,004,974,352,400/947,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,281,224.65
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