Finding the Third Proportional to 957,290 and 2,019,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,290 and 2,019,152 is: 4,258,871.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,290 : 2,019,152 = 2,019,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,290/2,019,152 = 2,019,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,290x = 2,019,152 × 2,019,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,290x = 4,076,974,799,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,076,974,799,104/957,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,258,871.19
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