Finding the Third Proportional to 903,436 and 1,204,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,436 and 1,204,432 is: 1,605,710.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,436 : 1,204,432 = 1,204,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,436/1,204,432 = 1,204,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,436x = 1,204,432 × 1,204,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,436x = 1,450,656,442,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,656,442,624/903,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,710.25
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