Finding the Third Proportional to 903,392 and 1,204,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,392 and 1,204,380 is: 1,605,649.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,392 : 1,204,380 = 1,204,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,392/1,204,380 = 1,204,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,392x = 1,204,380 × 1,204,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,392x = 1,450,531,184,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,531,184,400/903,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,649.80
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