Finding the Third Proportional to 437,916 and 957,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,916 and 957,624 is: 2,094,108.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,916 : 957,624 = 957,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,916/957,624 = 957,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,916x = 957,624 × 957,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,916x = 917,043,725,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,043,725,376/437,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,108.75
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