Finding the Third Proportional to 903,684 and 1,956,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,684 and 1,956,140 is: 4,234,316.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,684 : 1,956,140 = 1,956,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,684/1,956,140 = 1,956,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,684x = 1,956,140 × 1,956,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,684x = 3,826,483,699,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,483,699,600/903,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,234,316.09
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