Finding the Third Proportional to 901,530 and 1,903,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,530 and 1,903,662 is: 4,019,754.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,530 : 1,903,662 = 1,903,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,530/1,903,662 = 1,903,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,530x = 1,903,662 × 1,903,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,530x = 3,623,929,010,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,623,929,010,244/901,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,019,754.21
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