Finding the Third Proportional to 901,602 and 1,903,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,602 and 1,903,804 is: 4,020,032.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,602 : 1,903,804 = 1,903,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,602/1,903,804 = 1,903,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,602x = 1,903,804 × 1,903,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,602x = 3,624,469,670,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,624,469,670,416/901,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,020,032.86
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