Finding the Third Proportional to 437,472 and 957,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,472 and 957,240 is: 2,094,553.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,472 : 957,240 = 957,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,472/957,240 = 957,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,472x = 957,240 × 957,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,472x = 916,308,417,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,308,417,600/437,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,553.29
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