Finding the Third Proportional to 957,294 and 2,019,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,294 and 2,019,160 is: 4,258,887.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,294 : 2,019,160 = 2,019,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,294/2,019,160 = 2,019,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,294x = 2,019,160 × 2,019,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,294x = 4,077,007,105,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,077,007,105,600/957,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,258,887.14
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