Finding the Third Proportional to 902,052 and 1,961,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,052 and 1,961,487 is: 4,265,198.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,052 : 1,961,487 = 1,961,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,052/1,961,487 = 1,961,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,052x = 1,961,487 × 1,961,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,052x = 3,847,431,251,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,847,431,251,169/902,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,265,198.96
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