Finding the Third Proportional to 957,782 and 1,394,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,782 and 1,394,553 is: 2,030,501.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,782 : 1,394,553 = 1,394,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,782/1,394,553 = 1,394,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,782x = 1,394,553 × 1,394,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,782x = 1,944,778,069,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,944,778,069,809/957,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,030,501.79
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