Finding the Third Proportional to 903,759 and 1,305,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,759 and 1,305,882 is: 1,886,927.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,759 : 1,305,882 = 1,305,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,759/1,305,882 = 1,305,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,759x = 1,305,882 × 1,305,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,759x = 1,705,327,797,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,705,327,797,924/903,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,886,927.60
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