Finding the Third Proportional to 903,702 and 1,956,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,702 and 1,956,177 is: 4,234,391.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,702 : 1,956,177 = 1,956,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,702/1,956,177 = 1,956,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,702x = 1,956,177 × 1,956,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,702x = 3,826,628,455,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,628,455,329/903,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,234,391.93
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