Finding the Third Proportional to 957,622 and 2,056,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,622 and 2,056,366 is: 4,415,772.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,622 : 2,056,366 = 2,056,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,622/2,056,366 = 2,056,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,622x = 2,056,366 × 2,056,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,622x = 4,228,641,125,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,228,641,125,956/957,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,415,772.74
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