Finding the Third Proportional to 903,271 and 1,320,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,271 and 1,320,981 is: 1,931,857.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,271 : 1,320,981 = 1,320,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,271/1,320,981 = 1,320,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,271x = 1,320,981 × 1,320,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,271x = 1,744,990,802,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,744,990,802,361/903,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,931,857.44
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