Finding the Third Proportional to 957,197.25 and 1,481,955.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,197.25 and 1,481,955.75 is: 2,294,399.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,197.25 : 1,481,955.75 = 1,481,955.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,197.25/1,481,955.75 = 1,481,955.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,197.25x = 1,481,955.75 × 1,481,955.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,197.25x = 2,196,192,844,958.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,196,192,844,958.06/957,197.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,294,399.45
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