Finding the Third Proportional to 937,903 and 1,908,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 937,903 and 1,908,952 is: 3,885,367.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937,903 : 1,908,952 = 1,908,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937,903/1,908,952 = 1,908,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937,903x = 1,908,952 × 1,908,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937,903x = 3,644,097,738,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,644,097,738,304/937,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,885,367.40
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