Finding the Third Proportional to 642,510 and 902,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,510 and 902,529 is: 1,267,775.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,510 : 902,529 = 902,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,510/902,529 = 902,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,510x = 902,529 × 902,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,510x = 814,558,595,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,558,595,841/642,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,775.75
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