Finding the Third Proportional to 411,838 and 902,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,838 and 902,408 is: 1,977,331.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,838 : 902,408 = 902,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,838/902,408 = 902,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,838x = 902,408 × 902,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,838x = 814,340,198,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,340,198,464/411,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,977,331.37
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