Finding the Third Proportional to 411,940 and 902,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,940 and 902,612 is: 1,977,735.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,940 : 902,612 = 902,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,940/902,612 = 902,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,940x = 902,612 × 902,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,940x = 814,708,422,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,708,422,544/411,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,977,735.65
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