Finding the Third Proportional to 903,202 and 1,329,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,202 and 1,329,851 is: 1,958,037.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,202 : 1,329,851 = 1,329,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,202/1,329,851 = 1,329,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,202x = 1,329,851 × 1,329,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,202x = 1,768,503,682,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,503,682,201/903,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,958,037.83
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