Finding the Third Proportional to 903,652 and 1,882,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,652 and 1,882,214 is: 3,920,457.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,652 : 1,882,214 = 1,882,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,652/1,882,214 = 1,882,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,652x = 1,882,214 × 1,882,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,652x = 3,542,729,541,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,542,729,541,796/903,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,920,457.81
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