Finding the Third Proportional to 957,788 and 1,394,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,788 and 1,394,562 is: 2,030,515.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,788 : 1,394,562 = 1,394,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,788/1,394,562 = 1,394,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,788x = 1,394,562 × 1,394,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,788x = 1,944,803,171,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,944,803,171,844/957,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,030,515.28
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