Finding the Third Proportional to 903,192 and 1,329,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,192 and 1,329,837 is: 1,958,018.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,192 : 1,329,837 = 1,329,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,192/1,329,837 = 1,329,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,192x = 1,329,837 × 1,329,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,192x = 1,768,466,446,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,466,446,569/903,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,958,018.28
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