Finding the Third Proportional to 467,916 and 957,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,916 and 957,957 is: 1,961,210.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,916 : 957,957 = 957,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,916/957,957 = 957,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,916x = 957,957 × 957,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,916x = 917,681,613,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,681,613,849/467,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,210.16
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