Finding the Third Proportional to 903,048 and 1,229,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,048 and 1,229,993 is: 1,675,307.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,048 : 1,229,993 = 1,229,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,048/1,229,993 = 1,229,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,048x = 1,229,993 × 1,229,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,048x = 1,512,882,780,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,512,882,780,049/903,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,675,307.16
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