Finding the Third Proportional to 901,598 and 1,903,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,598 and 1,903,795 is: 4,020,012.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,598 : 1,903,795 = 1,903,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,598/1,903,795 = 1,903,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,598x = 1,903,795 × 1,903,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,598x = 3,624,435,402,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,624,435,402,025/901,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,020,012.69
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