Finding the Third Proportional to 903,586 and 1,882,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,586 and 1,882,083 is: 3,920,198.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,586 : 1,882,083 = 1,882,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,586/1,882,083 = 1,882,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,586x = 1,882,083 × 1,882,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,586x = 3,542,236,418,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,542,236,418,889/903,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,920,198.43
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