Finding the Third Proportional to 903,400 and 1,204,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,400 and 1,204,392 is: 1,605,667.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,400 : 1,204,392 = 1,204,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,400/1,204,392 = 1,204,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,400x = 1,204,392 × 1,204,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,400x = 1,450,560,089,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,560,089,664/903,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,667.58
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