Finding the Third Proportional to 903,986 and 1,227,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,986 and 1,227,724 is: 1,667,399.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,986 : 1,227,724 = 1,227,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,986/1,227,724 = 1,227,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,986x = 1,227,724 × 1,227,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,986x = 1,507,306,220,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,507,306,220,176/903,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,667,399.96
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