Finding the Third Proportional to 903,559 and 1,325,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,559 and 1,325,158 is: 1,943,474.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,559 : 1,325,158 = 1,325,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,559/1,325,158 = 1,325,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,559x = 1,325,158 × 1,325,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,559x = 1,756,043,724,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,756,043,724,964/903,559 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,943,474.33
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