Finding the Third Proportional to 957,210 and 2,088,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,210 and 2,088,288 is: 4,555,893.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,210 : 2,088,288 = 2,088,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,210/2,088,288 = 2,088,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,210x = 2,088,288 × 2,088,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,210x = 4,360,946,770,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,360,946,770,944/957,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,555,893.45
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