Finding the Third Proportional to 903,694 and 1,956,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,694 and 1,956,160 is: 4,234,355.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,694 : 1,956,160 = 1,956,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,694/1,956,160 = 1,956,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,694x = 1,956,160 × 1,956,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,694x = 3,826,561,945,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,561,945,600/903,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,234,355.82
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