Finding the Third Proportional to 437,406 and 957,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,406 and 957,108 is: 2,094,291.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,406 : 957,108 = 957,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,406/957,108 = 957,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,406x = 957,108 × 957,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,406x = 916,055,723,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,055,723,664/437,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,291.63
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