Finding the Third Proportional to 903,300 and 1,962,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,300 and 1,962,597 is: 4,264,128.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,300 : 1,962,597 = 1,962,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,300/1,962,597 = 1,962,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,300x = 1,962,597 × 1,962,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,300x = 3,851,786,984,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,851,786,984,409/903,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,264,128.18
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