Finding the Third Proportional to 903,596 and 1,204,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,596 and 1,204,632 is: 1,605,959.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,596 : 1,204,632 = 1,204,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,596/1,204,632 = 1,204,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,596x = 1,204,632 × 1,204,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,596x = 1,451,138,255,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,451,138,255,424/903,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,959.14
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