Finding the Third Proportional to 903,980 and 2,006,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,980 and 2,006,212 is: 4,452,406.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,980 : 2,006,212 = 2,006,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,980/2,006,212 = 2,006,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,980x = 2,006,212 × 2,006,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,980x = 4,024,886,588,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,024,886,588,944/903,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,452,406.68
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