Finding the Third Proportional to 903,528 and 1,204,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,528 and 1,204,543 is: 1,605,842.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,528 : 1,204,543 = 1,204,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,528/1,204,543 = 1,204,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,528x = 1,204,543 × 1,204,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,528x = 1,450,923,838,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,923,838,849/903,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,842.70
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