Finding the Third Proportional to 904,004 and 2,006,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 904,004 and 2,006,260 is: 4,452,501.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904,004 : 2,006,260 = 2,006,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904,004/2,006,260 = 2,006,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904,004x = 2,006,260 × 2,006,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904,004x = 4,025,079,187,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,025,079,187,600/904,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,452,501.52
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