Finding the Third Proportional to 957,102 and 2,102,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,102 and 2,102,886 is: 4,620,332.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,102 : 2,102,886 = 2,102,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,102/2,102,886 = 2,102,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,102x = 2,102,886 × 2,102,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,102x = 4,422,129,528,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,422,129,528,996/957,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,620,332.55
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