Finding the Third Proportional to 957,930 and 1,472,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,930 and 1,472,850 is: 2,264,557.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,930 : 1,472,850 = 1,472,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,930/1,472,850 = 1,472,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,930x = 1,472,850 × 1,472,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,930x = 2,169,287,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,169,287,122,500/957,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,264,557.04
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