Finding the Third Proportional to 581,892 and 903,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,892 and 903,105 is: 1,401,632.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,892 : 903,105 = 903,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,892/903,105 = 903,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,892x = 903,105 × 903,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,892x = 815,598,641,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,598,641,025/581,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,632.33
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