Finding the Third Proportional to 903,248 and 1,990,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,248 and 1,990,816 is: 4,387,884.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,248 : 1,990,816 = 1,990,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,248/1,990,816 = 1,990,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,248x = 1,990,816 × 1,990,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,248x = 3,963,348,345,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,963,348,345,856/903,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,387,884.99
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