Finding the Third Proportional to 903,648 and 1,204,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,648 and 1,204,728 is: 1,606,122.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,648 : 1,204,728 = 1,204,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,648/1,204,728 = 1,204,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,648x = 1,204,728 × 1,204,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,648x = 1,451,369,553,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,451,369,553,984/903,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,606,122.69
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