Finding the Third Proportional to 903,584 and 1,882,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,584 and 1,882,078 is: 3,920,186.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,584 : 1,882,078 = 1,882,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,584/1,882,078 = 1,882,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,584x = 1,882,078 × 1,882,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,584x = 3,542,217,598,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,542,217,598,084/903,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,920,186.28
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