Finding the Third Proportional to 957,098 and 2,102,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,098 and 2,102,881 is: 4,620,329.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,098 : 2,102,881 = 2,102,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,098/2,102,881 = 2,102,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,098x = 2,102,881 × 2,102,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,098x = 4,422,108,500,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,422,108,500,161/957,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,620,329.89
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