Finding the Third Proportional to 957,120 and 1,486,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,120 and 1,486,176 is: 2,307,672.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,120 : 1,486,176 = 1,486,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,120/1,486,176 = 1,486,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,120x = 1,486,176 × 1,486,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,120x = 2,208,719,102,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,208,719,102,976/957,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,307,672.08
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