Finding the Third Proportional to 903,435 and 1,204,431.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,435 and 1,204,431.75 is: 1,605,711.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,435 : 1,204,431.75 = 1,204,431.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,435/1,204,431.75 = 1,204,431.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,435x = 1,204,431.75 × 1,204,431.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,435x = 1,450,655,840,408.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,655,840,408.06/903,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,711.36
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