Finding the Third Proportional to 903,516 and 1,204,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,516 and 1,204,525 is: 1,605,816.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,516 : 1,204,525 = 1,204,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,516/1,204,525 = 1,204,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,516x = 1,204,525 × 1,204,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,516x = 1,450,880,475,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,880,475,625/903,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,816.03
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