Finding the Third Proportional to 947,902.50 and 2,029,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,902.50 and 2,029,212 is: 4,344,013.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,902.50 : 2,029,212 = 2,029,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,902.50/2,029,212 = 2,029,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,902.50x = 2,029,212 × 2,029,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,902.50x = 4,117,701,340,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,117,701,340,944/947,902.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,344,013.59
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