Finding the Third Proportional to 947,905 and 2,029,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,905 and 2,029,216 is: 4,344,019.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,905 : 2,029,216 = 2,029,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,905/2,029,216 = 2,029,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,905x = 2,029,216 × 2,029,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,905x = 4,117,717,574,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,117,717,574,656/947,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,344,019.26
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