Finding the Third Proportional to 901,572 and 1,903,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,572 and 1,903,745 is: 4,019,917.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,572 : 1,903,745 = 1,903,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,572/1,903,745 = 1,903,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,572x = 1,903,745 × 1,903,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,572x = 3,624,245,025,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,624,245,025,025/901,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,019,917.46
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