Finding the Third Proportional to 903,292 and 1,962,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,292 and 1,962,589 is: 4,264,131.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,292 : 1,962,589 = 1,962,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,292/1,962,589 = 1,962,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,292x = 1,962,589 × 1,962,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,292x = 3,851,755,582,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,851,755,582,921/903,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,264,131.18
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