Finding the Third Proportional to 903,685 and 1,956,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,685 and 1,956,144 is: 4,234,328.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,685 : 1,956,144 = 1,956,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,685/1,956,144 = 1,956,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,685x = 1,956,144 × 1,956,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,685x = 3,826,499,348,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,499,348,736/903,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,234,328.72
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