Finding the Third Proportional to 903,792 and 1,988,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,792 and 1,988,160 is: 4,373,550.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,792 : 1,988,160 = 1,988,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,792/1,988,160 = 1,988,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,792x = 1,988,160 × 1,988,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,792x = 3,952,780,185,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,952,780,185,600/903,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,373,550.76
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