Finding the Third Proportional to 957,214 and 2,088,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,214 and 2,088,296 is: 4,555,909.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,214 : 2,088,296 = 2,088,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,214/2,088,296 = 2,088,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,214x = 2,088,296 × 2,088,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,214x = 4,360,980,183,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,360,980,183,616/957,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,555,909.32
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