Finding the Third Proportional to 903,858 and 1,239,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,858 and 1,239,387 is: 1,699,470.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,858 : 1,239,387 = 1,239,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,858/1,239,387 = 1,239,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,858x = 1,239,387 × 1,239,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,858x = 1,536,080,135,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,080,135,769/903,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,699,470.64
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