Finding the Third Proportional to 903,200 and 1,329,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,200 and 1,329,848 is: 1,958,033.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,200 : 1,329,848 = 1,329,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,200/1,329,848 = 1,329,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,200x = 1,329,848 × 1,329,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,200x = 1,768,495,703,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,495,703,104/903,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,958,033.33
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