Finding the Third Proportional to 903,572 and 1,964,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,572 and 1,964,536 is: 4,271,271.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,572 : 1,964,536 = 1,964,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,572/1,964,536 = 1,964,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,572x = 1,964,536 × 1,964,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,572x = 3,859,401,695,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,859,401,695,296/903,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,271,271.90
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