Finding the Third Proportional to 902,340 and 1,829,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,340 and 1,829,520 is: 3,709,403.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,340 : 1,829,520 = 1,829,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,340/1,829,520 = 1,829,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,340x = 1,829,520 × 1,829,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,340x = 3,347,143,430,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,347,143,430,400/902,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,709,403.81
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