Finding the Third Proportional to 903,074 and 1,974,061
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,074 and 1,974,061 is: 4,315,168.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,074 : 1,974,061 = 1,974,061 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,074/1,974,061 = 1,974,061/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,074x = 1,974,061 × 1,974,061 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,074x = 3,896,916,831,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,896,916,831,721/903,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,315,168.89
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