Finding the Third Proportional to 957,825 and 1,278,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,825 and 1,278,099 is: 1,705,465.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,825 : 1,278,099 = 1,278,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,825/1,278,099 = 1,278,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,825x = 1,278,099 × 1,278,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,825x = 1,633,537,053,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,633,537,053,801/957,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,705,465.04
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