Finding the Third Proportional to 901,308 and 1,403,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,308 and 1,403,693 is: 2,186,105.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,308 : 1,403,693 = 1,403,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,308/1,403,693 = 1,403,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,308x = 1,403,693 × 1,403,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,308x = 1,970,354,038,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,970,354,038,249/901,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,186,105.13
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