Finding the Third Proportional to 903,894 and 1,965,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,894 and 1,965,072 is: 4,272,080.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,894 : 1,965,072 = 1,965,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,894/1,965,072 = 1,965,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,894x = 1,965,072 × 1,965,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,894x = 3,861,507,965,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,861,507,965,184/903,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,272,080.54
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