Finding the Third Proportional to 903,704 and 1,956,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,704 and 1,956,181 is: 4,234,399.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,704 : 1,956,181 = 1,956,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,704/1,956,181 = 1,956,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,704x = 1,956,181 × 1,956,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,704x = 3,826,644,104,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,644,104,761/903,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,234,399.88
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