Finding the Third Proportional to 903,822 and 1,199,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,822 and 1,199,490 is: 1,591,880.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,822 : 1,199,490 = 1,199,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,822/1,199,490 = 1,199,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,822x = 1,199,490 × 1,199,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,822x = 1,438,776,260,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,776,260,100/903,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,591,880.10
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