Finding the Third Proportional to 903,761 and 1,305,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,761 and 1,305,885 is: 1,886,932.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,761 : 1,305,885 = 1,305,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,761/1,305,885 = 1,305,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,761x = 1,305,885 × 1,305,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,761x = 1,705,335,633,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,705,335,633,225/903,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,886,932.09
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