Finding the Third Proportional to 957,078 and 1,394,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,078 and 1,394,073 is: 2,030,596.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,078 : 1,394,073 = 1,394,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,078/1,394,073 = 1,394,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,078x = 1,394,073 × 1,394,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,078x = 1,943,439,529,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,943,439,529,329/957,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,030,596.81
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