Finding the Third Proportional to 957,786 and 1,394,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,786 and 1,394,559 is: 2,030,510.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,786 : 1,394,559 = 1,394,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,786/1,394,559 = 1,394,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,786x = 1,394,559 × 1,394,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,786x = 1,944,794,804,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,944,794,804,481/957,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,030,510.79
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