Finding the Third Proportional to 957,592 and 1,447,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,592 and 1,447,809 is: 2,188,981.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,592 : 1,447,809 = 1,447,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,592/1,447,809 = 1,447,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,592x = 1,447,809 × 1,447,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,592x = 2,096,150,900,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,096,150,900,481/957,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,188,981.22
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