Finding the Third Proportional to 439,533 and 902,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,533 and 902,367 is: 1,852,571.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,533 : 902,367 = 902,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,533/902,367 = 902,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,533x = 902,367 × 902,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,533x = 814,266,202,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,266,202,689/439,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,571.26
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