Finding the Third Proportional to 957,246 and 2,072,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,246 and 2,072,988 is: 4,489,210.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,246 : 2,072,988 = 2,072,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,246/2,072,988 = 2,072,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,246x = 2,072,988 × 2,072,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,246x = 4,297,279,248,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,297,279,248,144/957,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,489,210.97
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