Finding the Third Proportional to 903,441 and 1,204,438.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,441 and 1,204,438.50 is: 1,605,718.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,441 : 1,204,438.50 = 1,204,438.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,441/1,204,438.50 = 1,204,438.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,441x = 1,204,438.50 × 1,204,438.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,441x = 1,450,672,100,282.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,672,100,282.25/903,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,718.69
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