Finding the Third Proportional to 947,954 and 2,028,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 947,954 and 2,028,768 is: 4,341,876.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947,954 : 2,028,768 = 2,028,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947,954/2,028,768 = 2,028,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947,954x = 2,028,768 × 2,028,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947,954x = 4,115,899,597,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,115,899,597,824/947,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,341,876.92
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