Finding the Third Proportional to 901,600 and 1,903,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,600 and 1,903,808 is: 4,020,058.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,600 : 1,903,808 = 1,903,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,600/1,903,808 = 1,903,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,600x = 1,903,808 × 1,903,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,600x = 3,624,484,900,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,624,484,900,864/901,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,020,058.67
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