Finding the Third Proportional to 903,808 and 1,988,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,808 and 1,988,192 is: 4,373,614.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,808 : 1,988,192 = 1,988,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,808/1,988,192 = 1,988,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,808x = 1,988,192 × 1,988,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,808x = 3,952,907,428,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,952,907,428,864/903,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,373,614.12
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