Finding the Third Proportional to 957,524 and 2,073,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,524 and 2,073,544 is: 4,490,315.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,524 : 2,073,544 = 2,073,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,524/2,073,544 = 2,073,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,524x = 2,073,544 × 2,073,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,524x = 4,299,584,719,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,584,719,936/957,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,490,315.35
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