Finding the Third Proportional to 903,294 and 1,298,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,294 and 1,298,352 is: 1,866,189.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,294 : 1,298,352 = 1,298,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,294/1,298,352 = 1,298,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,294x = 1,298,352 × 1,298,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,294x = 1,685,717,915,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,685,717,915,904/903,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,866,189.65
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