Finding the Third Proportional to 947,942 and 2,029,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,942 and 2,029,292 is: 4,344,175.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,942 : 2,029,292 = 2,029,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,942/2,029,292 = 2,029,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,942x = 2,029,292 × 2,029,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,942x = 4,118,026,021,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,118,026,021,264/947,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,344,175.09
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