Finding the Third Proportional to 905,300 and 1,966,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 905,300 and 1,966,299 is: 4,270,774.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
905,300 : 1,966,299 = 1,966,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
905,300/1,966,299 = 1,966,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
905,300x = 1,966,299 × 1,966,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
905,300x = 3,866,331,757,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,866,331,757,401/905,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,270,774.06
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