Finding the Third Proportional to 957,822 and 1,440,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,822 and 1,440,756 is: 2,167,185.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,822 : 1,440,756 = 1,440,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,822/1,440,756 = 1,440,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,822x = 1,440,756 × 1,440,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,822x = 2,075,777,851,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,777,851,536/957,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,167,185.40
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