Finding the Third Proportional to 903,424 and 1,964,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,424 and 1,964,306 is: 4,270,971.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,424 : 1,964,306 = 1,964,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,424/1,964,306 = 1,964,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,424x = 1,964,306 × 1,964,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,424x = 3,858,498,061,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,858,498,061,636/903,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,270,971.40
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