Finding the Third Proportional to 903,676 and 1,956,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,676 and 1,956,129 is: 4,234,305.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,676 : 1,956,129 = 1,956,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,676/1,956,129 = 1,956,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,676x = 1,956,129 × 1,956,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,676x = 3,826,440,664,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,440,664,641/903,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,234,305.95
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