Finding the Third Proportional to 645,762 and 902,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 645,762 and 902,811 is: 1,262,179.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
645,762 : 902,811 = 902,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
645,762/902,811 = 902,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
645,762x = 902,811 × 902,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
645,762x = 815,067,701,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,067,701,721/645,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,179.72
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