Finding the Third Proportional to 947,952 and 2,028,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,952 and 2,028,764 is: 4,341,868.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,952 : 2,028,764 = 2,028,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,952/2,028,764 = 2,028,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,952x = 2,028,764 × 2,028,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,952x = 4,115,883,367,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,115,883,367,696/947,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,341,868.96
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