Finding the Third Proportional to 903,460 and 1,964,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,460 and 1,964,378 is: 4,271,114.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,460 : 1,964,378 = 1,964,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,460/1,964,378 = 1,964,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,460x = 1,964,378 × 1,964,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,460x = 3,858,780,926,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,858,780,926,884/903,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,271,114.30
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