Finding the Third Proportional to 903,786 and 1,321,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,786 and 1,321,038 is: 1,930,923.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,786 : 1,321,038 = 1,321,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,786/1,321,038 = 1,321,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,786x = 1,321,038 × 1,321,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,786x = 1,745,141,397,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,745,141,397,444/903,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,923.25
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