Finding the Third Proportional to 903,514 and 1,204,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,514 and 1,204,522 is: 1,605,811.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,514 : 1,204,522 = 1,204,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,514/1,204,522 = 1,204,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,514x = 1,204,522 × 1,204,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,514x = 1,450,873,248,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,873,248,484/903,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,811.59
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