Finding the Third Proportional to 903,794 and 1,400,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,794 and 1,400,322 is: 2,169,633.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,794 : 1,400,322 = 1,400,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,794/1,400,322 = 1,400,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,794x = 1,400,322 × 1,400,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,794x = 1,960,901,703,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,960,901,703,684/903,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,169,633.46
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