Finding the Third Proportional to 553,560 and 903,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,560 and 903,903 is: 1,475,974.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,560 : 903,903 = 903,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,560/903,903 = 903,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,560x = 903,903 × 903,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,560x = 817,040,633,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,040,633,409/553,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,475,974.84
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