Finding the Third Proportional to 903,679 and 1,956,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,679 and 1,956,132 is: 4,234,304.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,679 : 1,956,132 = 1,956,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,679/1,956,132 = 1,956,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,679x = 1,956,132 × 1,956,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,679x = 3,826,452,401,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,452,401,424/903,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,234,304.88
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