Finding the Third Proportional to 417,246 and 901,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,246 and 901,002 is: 1,945,625.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,246 : 901,002 = 901,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,246/901,002 = 901,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,246x = 901,002 × 901,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,246x = 811,804,604,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 811,804,604,004/417,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,945,625.85
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