Finding the Third Proportional to 957,430 and 2,074,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,430 and 2,074,430 is: 4,494,594.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,430 : 2,074,430 = 2,074,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,430/2,074,430 = 2,074,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,430x = 2,074,430 × 2,074,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,430x = 4,303,259,824,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,303,259,824,900/957,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,494,594.72
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