Finding the Third Proportional to 437,410 and 957,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,410 and 957,116 is: 2,094,307.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,410 : 957,116 = 957,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,410/957,116 = 957,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,410x = 957,116 × 957,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,410x = 916,071,037,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,071,037,456/437,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,307.49
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