Finding the Third Proportional to 903,515 and 1,204,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,515 and 1,204,524 is: 1,605,815.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,515 : 1,204,524 = 1,204,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,515/1,204,524 = 1,204,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,515x = 1,204,524 × 1,204,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,515x = 1,450,878,066,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,878,066,576/903,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,815.14
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