Finding the Third Proportional to 947,904 and 2,079,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,904 and 2,079,496 is: 4,561,963.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,904 : 2,079,496 = 2,079,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,904/2,079,496 = 2,079,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,904x = 2,079,496 × 2,079,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,904x = 4,324,303,614,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,324,303,614,016/947,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,561,963.67
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