Finding the Third Proportional to 949,170 and 2,047,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 949,170 and 2,047,512 is: 4,416,811.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949,170 : 2,047,512 = 2,047,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949,170/2,047,512 = 2,047,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949,170x = 2,047,512 × 2,047,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949,170x = 4,192,305,390,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,192,305,390,144/949,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,416,811.94
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